Fame
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
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Based on audience scoresWhere to stream Fame
Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Fame (1980) - Trailer
Alan Parker and Irene Cara on Making Fame
"Fame" Wins Original Song: 1981 Oscars
Fame Wins Original Score: 1981 Oscars
Alan Parker on Fame
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Frequently asked questions about Fame
Where can I watch Fame in the United States?
Fame is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Fame?
Fame scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Fame?
Fame stars Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy, Paul McCrane, and Lee Curreri. Alan Parker is the director.
How long is Fame?
Fame runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).
When did Fame come out?
Fame was released on May 16, 1980.
Which studio made Fame?
Fame was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
What was the budget for Fame?
Fame was made on a budget of $8,500,000.
How much did Fame make at the box office?
Fame grossed $42,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $8,500,000.
What languages is Fame in?
Fame is in Russian, English, Spanish, and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.