8 Mile Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Every moment is another chance.

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Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

8 Mile

Release Date: Friday, November 8, 2002

Director: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Eminem • Mekhi Phifer • Brittany Murphy • Kim Basinger

R Drama N/A

4.4 / 5

70% WILL SEE 30% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: An honest but provocative fictional examination of a critical month in the life of a young man named Jimmy (Eminem) as he searches for identity and a sense of purpose. Against the familiar backdrop of indifference and community decay, he learns to express his anger, fears and frustration as he struggles to transcend his bleak circumstances.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in 8 Mile.

Eminem
Shady Talez, Have Gun - Will Travel
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Mekhi Phifer
Long Gone Heroes , The Silent Hour
B
Brittany Murphy
Abandoned, The Expendables
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Kim Basinger
The Sentinel, The Nice Guys

Crew Behind the Film

The 8 Mile behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Curtis Hanson last directed Chasing Mavericks and Lucky You. The film's writer Scott Silver last wrote Joker and Battle: Los Angeles.

Director: Curtis Hanson
Screenwriter: Scott Silver
Producers: Brian Grazer
Curtis Hanson
Jimmy Lovine

Studio: Universal Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production Details

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Production Updates for 8 Mile

Dec 2004

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong language, sexuality, some violence, and drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Every moment is another chance.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Release Dates

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

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2003-03-18 DVD
2008-12-16 Blu-ray 4K

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Mon., Dec. 22, 2008 2008-12-22

Added the soundtrack release date of October 29, 2002

Sat., Dec. 20, 2008 2008-12-20

Added the Blu-ray release date of December 16, 2008

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