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Fame
“If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.”
64%
Movie
2h 13m
AI Analysis
Fame (1980) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Fame (1980) — a movie tagged as Drama and Music with nostalgic moods and slow-burn pacing.
Story & themes: A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. Our models also surface themes such as identity, conflict, and relationships from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for solo focused viewing. Expect slow-burn storytelling (~133 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Fame 64% (496 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
AI verdict
Use this AI analysis as a quick read on Fame before you watch — trailer, TMDb reviews, and licensed streaming links on this page help you decide.
Preview on this device: 61% match — Matches your nostalgic mood + drama. Sign in to save your profile across devices.
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TMDb audience score
64%
from 496 TMDb votes
Taste match (this device)
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Synopsis
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 1980-05-16
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- TMDB rating
- 6.4
- TMDB ID
- 3537
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fame (1980)?
Fame is available for discovery on WatchMind. You can find official links to rent, buy, or stream from licensed digital stores like Apple TV and Amazon in our "Where to Watch" section.
Is there an official trailer for Fame?
Yes, you can watch the official trailer for Fame directly on this page. We pull the latest video metadata from TMDb and play it via YouTube integration.
What is Fame about?
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts.
Is there an AI analysis for Fame?
Yes. WatchMind publishes an AI analysis on this page — tone, pacing, audience fit, and community scores from TMDb metadata and recommendation models (not a chatbot). Scroll to the AI Analysis section or read the meta description summary.
How long is the movie Fame?
The official runtime for Fame is approximately 133 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Directors & writers
Cast

Irene Cara
Coco Hernandez

Barry Miller
Ralph Garci/Raul Garcia

Maureen Teefy
Doris Finsecker

Paul McCrane
Montgomery MacNeil

Lee Curreri
Bruno Martelli

Gene Anthony Ray
Leroy Johnson

Antonia Franceschi
Hilary Van Doren

Laura Dean
Lisa Monroe

Boyd Gaines
Michael

Albert Hague
Mr. Shorofsky

Tresa Hughes
Mrs. Finsecker

Anne Meara
Mrs. Sherwood

Joanna Merlin
Miss Berg

Jim Moody
Farrell

Debbie Allen
Lydia

Richard Belzer
M.C. at Catch a Rising Star club

Eddie Barth
Angelo Martelli, Bruno's father

Steve Inwood
Francois Lafete
Audience notes
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