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Where to watch Fame (1980) tonight

Fame (1980) runs 2 h 14 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.4 from 541 TMDB members. A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.

Runtime
2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Music
Released
May 16, 1980
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 541 votes
Director
Alan Parker
Starring
Irene Cara, Barry Miller, Maureen Teefy, Paul McCrane
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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Questions people ask

How long is Fame?
Fame is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Fame rated?
Fame is rated R in the US.
Is Fame a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Fame?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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