Film · 2002
8 Mile
Directed by Curtis Hanson · starring Eminem, Kim Basinger and Mekhi Phifer
- 7.4 Users18 votes
Synopsis
Loosely based on Eminem's early years, this film depicts an angry white kid from the slums of Detroit who tries to make it in the harsh rap business.
Where to watch 8 Mile
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
- Budget
- $41mImagine Entertainment
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is 8 Mile?
- 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
- When was 8 Mile released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 16 January 2003.
- Who directed 8 Mile?
- Curtis Hanson.
- Who is in 8 Mile?
- It stars Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer and Brittany Murphy.
- Where can I watch 8 Mile?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (24)-
Eminem Jimmy
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Kim Basinger Stephanie
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Mekhi Phifer Future
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Brittany Murphy Alex
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Evan Jones Cheddar Bob
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Omar Benson Miller Sol George
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Eugene Byrd Wink
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Taryn Manning Janeane
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Michael Shannon Greg Buehl
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Anthony Mackie Papa Doc
- Director
- Curtis Hanson
- Writers
- Scott Silver
- Producers
- Brian Grazer, Curtis Hanson, James Whitaker, John Moore
Photos and posters
All 7 photosReviews
7.4 18 votes
- 106 %
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- 817 %
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- 628 %
- ≤50 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2003 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
- Golden Globes 2003 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 27 songsIf you liked 8 Mile
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