Synopsis
Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater — fronted by lead guitar Russell Hammond and lead singer Jeff Bebe William embarks on an eye-opening journey with the band's tour, despite the objections of his protective mother.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $60,000,000 |
| Australia Releases: | February 22nd, 2001 (Wide) |
| Video Release: | March 13th, 2001 by Dreamworks Video |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Keywords: | Rock 'n' Roll, Coming of Age, Music Industry, Investigative Journalist, LGBTQ+, Coming Out, On Tour, Comedy Drama, Inspired by a True Story, Autobiographical, 1960s, 1970s, Dysfunctional Family, Child Prodigy |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | DreamWorks Pictures, Vinyl Films |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |