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8 Mile

"Every moment is another chance."

November 8, 2002 1h 51m 7.1/10 (7,635 votes)

Originally released in 2002. 8 Mile is a drama/music film. directed by Curtis Hanson.

Starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, and Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis

For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 8, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (7,635 votes)
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Budget $41M Production budget
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Box Office $242.9M 5.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$41,000,000
Revenue
$242,875,078

Production Companies

  • Mikona Productions
  • Imagine Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 8 Mile about?

For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and ...

Who directed 8 Mile?

8 Mile was directed by Curtis Hanson.

How long is 8 Mile?

8 Mile has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was 8 Mile released?

8 Mile was released on November 8, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 8 Mile?

The main cast of 8 Mile includes Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Evan Jones.

Is 8 Mile worth watching?

8 Mile has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 7,635 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.