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8 Mile

2002
Drama
Music
1h 50m
A story about the boundaries that define our lives, and a young man's struggle to find the courage to transcend them.
Directed by:
Curtis Hanson Curtis Hanson
Written by:
Scott Silver
Starring:
Taryn Manning Taryn Manning Eugene Byrd Eugene Byrd Kim Basinger Kim Basinger Anthony Mackie Anthony Mackie Brittany Murphy Brittany Murphy Mekhi Phifer Mekhi Phifer Michael Shannon Michael Shannon Evan Jones Evan Jones Xzibit Xzibit Eminem Eminem Omar Benson Miller Omar Benson Miller De'Angelo Wilson
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Genres:
Drama, Music
Countries:
Germany, USA
Language:
English
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2002
Drama
Music
1h 50m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
54
33rd
Eminem does a surprisingly good job acting, especially when compared to other would-be rappers turned actors. But, in the end, the movie doesn't have any special about it to really draw you in. It's alright but nothing great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 08 Jan 2018
87
85th
For a vanity project about a singular talent it's very generous to the role of the posse/squad/homies in solidifying the man's confidence and credibility. It's also a great illustration of factory work and white trash living - my personal areas of expertise. Eminem's scowl is magnetic, he's almost comically irritable, a time-bomb in a cyclone of social pressure that could BLAOW at any moment. Oh, there goes gravity!
Rated 08 Jan 2018
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
64
31st
I didn't like or dislike 8 Mile. I thought it was well done for what it was but overall I wasn't engaged by the story or the actors. I thought it could have been better.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
jebJeb
Rated 13 Dec 2009
66
48th
Eminem has found his other love besides rap and that would be acting. Surprisingly, he is really good at it. The soundtrack to this is probably one of the best in cinema, as it not only has five original songs all written and performed by him, but also has the now legendary Lose Yourself. The rap battles are also very well-done, but there's something missing from 8 Mile, and that would be an engaging plotline. Still a decent film and I actually wouldn't mind seeing Eminem in other roles.
Rated 13 Dec 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
38th
That fucking mom's spaghetti meme ruined my ability to come up with anything to say about this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bingbing
Rated 15 Nov 2009
85
88th
It may surprise you, but this film is intelligent and enthralling. More than competent visuals unfold complex and intertwined discourses on sex, race and class.
Rated 15 Nov 2009
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 18 Mar 2008
70
59th
There are a lot of things I could say to knock this film. I could call it 'The Wizard' of hip-hop, with "Lose Yourself" filling in for Super Mario Bros 3. I could knock the obligatory scenes where Em, an accused homophobe, makes good with the steel plant's gay guy. I could say it has pacing issues, or call it predictable and unnecessary. I won't. This is just a likable movie, through and through. Its battles are hypnotic, its leading man captivating. This is a better movie than it needed to be.
Rated 18 Mar 2008
bizortbizort
Rated 17 Jun 2013
83
86th
Genuinely surprised by how good this was. Eminem puts together a very good performance on all fronts. Everything felt genuine.
Rated 17 Jun 2013
magbMagb
Rated 17 Dec 2006
65
30th
The rap battle scenes are well done and enjoyable, but the story and most of the other events of the movie range from mediocre to poor. Eminem's performance is good. Sure, he's basically playing himself, but that isn't necessarily an easy thing to do.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 01 Feb 2007
3
45th
Good.
Rated 01 Feb 2007
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 19 Feb 2007
70
37th
Good if you're interested in hip hop and/or Eminem's quasibiography. Hard to watch if you're not. Meh!
Rated 19 Feb 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 28 May 2007
6
34th
Not bad, in fact quite watchable. Loved the battles.
Rated 28 May 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
40th
Some of the rap battles are great but the family drama stuff is all pretty by-the-numbers. Eminem is actually competent as an actor, and Brittany Murphy looks absolutely filthy.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mugmoorMugmoor
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
10th
Poop.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
starsirenStarSiren
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
67th
A pretty solid film and it really is a good inspirational story for a new and different generation.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aalaapaalaap
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
74th
Excellent 'biopic' if I can call it that. Eminem really acts well and the music is awesome. You can really feel the movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
icestark7IceStark7
Rated 08 Jan 2016
85
88th
Lose Yourself.
Rated 08 Jan 2016
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
37
27th
Well liked for some reason, memorable for a few.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rtomatoesRTomatoes
Rated 09 Jun 2009
74
66th
Even though the story is overly familiar, there's enough here for an engaging ride.
Rated 09 Jun 2009
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
43rd
I don't like Eminem. I was surprised at how much I liked this film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 24 Feb 2008
90
94th
First time I saw this movie I went by myself, luckily I got to go back and see it two more times with other people. I really got amped as this movie started up old school Mobb Deep, and the music choices (2Pac, B.I.G., Beaties, Outkast and even P.E.) really made the movie for me. Sadly they didn't put any of their stuff on the soundtrack. The rap-battles were great too. Much better then Who's The Man.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
sandwichlordSandwichlord
Rated 02 May 2009
1
0th
Keep your day job, Vanessa.
Rated 02 May 2009
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 Feb 2021
89
81st
Typically closely observed study of a particular community (rap) from Hanson avoids bloat through economy of storytelling, relying on vivid evocation of the milieu and resting on the strong performance of Eminem (painfully intense and tamped down), and a fine support cast, especially Basinger; she's so good that there's arguably too much or too little of her for the size of her role. Muted finale eschews a genuine victory in favour of winning the battle of successfully "proving" yourself.
Rated 06 Feb 2021
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 19 Aug 2008
87
81st
Simple Rocky story but I thought this one was done extremely well. Setting it in Detroit and making that place feel real and making the characters specific to that time and place (as much as you can in a movie like this) really drew me in. Pleasantly suprised. Eminem's fine in the role and the way he pulls off his success surprised me. That's why I liked this: you know how this kind of movie has to end, but it should surprise you in how it gets there.
Rated 19 Aug 2008
dougreeseDougReese
Rated 08 Sep 2009
90
88th
A compelling (and entertaining) examination of human courage and personal sacrifice, "8 Mile" is filled with flawed characters that project the torn dreams of the human soul, and projects this with complete authenticity. The film's terrific final scene ends the film on the right, powerful note. It's a fantastic moment that pays its dues to Jimmy, a man that rises partially above his demons, and came one step closer to rising above his fear.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 08 Feb 2007
88
80th
I'm a fan. Does a good job of realizing the subculture. The epic battle at the end gets me every time. Eminem proves he can carry a film.
Rated 08 Feb 2007
skatelinsyskatelinsy
Rated 12 Feb 2007
17
4th
not worth watching
Rated 12 Feb 2007
obtiosovobtiosov
Rated 29 Nov 2011
73
50th
As a fan, I can't be very objective about a movie starring Eminem and actually he is not that bad as an actor. Yet, a decent underdog/subculture movie.
Rated 29 Nov 2011
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 20 Aug 2009
66
63rd
I'm really not a fan of Eminem, and I'm not particularly into his story, but I have to admit, this movie really wasn't very bad. I was suprised to find that Eminem can actually act.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
stainStain
Rated 29 Apr 2007
40
23rd
Eminem and Kim Basinger are a hoot as son and mother, but this rap-Rocky movie is mostly long and unpleasant. Does *not* recall fond memories of the Elvis Presley films
Rated 29 Apr 2007
robotjazzrobotjazz
Rated 17 May 2007
83
88th
I really thought this was very well done, and a great story. Good job, Marshall Mathers.
Rated 17 May 2007
coffeyCoffey
Rated 09 Jun 2007
75
54th
White ass. 8-Mile. Trailer Park.
Rated 09 Jun 2007
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 17 Aug 2015
50
29th
Basically the Eminem movie. Really its not so bad, with some legendary music and an awesome rap battle setting. However, a pretty lousy main cast and relegation of good actors (Mackie and Shannon) to weak parts was not a smart move. The struggle and story is real and relatable enough but really between the acting and a lack of any memorable shots or cinematography, 8 Mile suffers the same syndrome as Notorious.
Rated 17 Aug 2015
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 16 Dec 2011
88
94th
This is an inspirational bio pic that is really entertaining. Eminem is good in the lead role, playing a version of himself.
Rated 16 Dec 2011
glmglm
Rated 20 Feb 2010
77
59th
77.125
Rated 20 Feb 2010
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 30 Aug 2018
75
54th
Eminem gives a pretty powerful performance and really carries this movie.This rap movie though really is a boxing movie in disguise so it carries a lot of the benefits as well as the flaws that boxing movie has.It is very predictable and you can tell from the first 15 minutes what the ending is gonna be.That being said all good boxing movies acknowledge that fact and they make the most of it.So the final act of this movie is a really satisfying and epic conclusion to this well-told story.
Rated 30 Aug 2018
drunkengoatdrunkengoat
Rated 10 Jul 2007
75
42nd
Why... Why... Why is it I find this film so captivating? I for one don't particularly like Eminem all that much, much less his music. But when I get the opportunity, I pop this in and rap right along with the old boy.
Rated 10 Jul 2007
motherfatherMotherFather
Rated 05 Aug 2007
65
5th
A ridiculous attempt at turning the myth of Eminem into a French musical documentary. Brilliantly shot, captures the despair and desolation of modern Detroit. Too bad there wasn't a single fucker in the film who could act.
Rated 05 Aug 2007
ihavebiglipsihavebiglips
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
17th
Very well done, but Kim Basinger was TERRIBLE.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
redmachinedredmachined
Rated 14 Aug 2007
0
6th
LOL EMINEM. Pure garbage from the biggest attention whore since Charo.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
schwabeschwabe
Rated 04 Jun 2015
75
30th
not a bad story, no bad acting, but the "music" and the language i can't do nothing with, that's the reason of my lower rating.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
kagandirdimkagandirdim
Rated 24 Jun 2017
83
84th
biraz amatör, ama olur.
Rated 24 Jun 2017
marianecmariane.c
Rated 02 Mar 2010
100
95th
Marshall really has a very good performance here. The movie is not that good, but for Eminem's fans, this is gold. :)
Rated 02 Mar 2010
osbugosbug
Rated 14 Aug 2007
35
3rd
Did they have to remake Glitter?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
servantdagonServantDagon
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
64th
Decent street drama, good turns by Shady and Brittany.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
53
27th
2.65/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
ptendencyPtendency
Rated 28 Jun 2011
88
70th
N oes de otro planeta, pero la recomiendo..
Rated 28 Jun 2011
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
82nd
Eminem is surprisingly watchable. And damn Brittany Murphy is hot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
belegBeleg
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
23rd
Mediocre at best.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Eminem's unnofficial autobiographical film... suprisingly not bad. Give it a watch, you should enjoy it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shewasSheWas
Rated 08 Jun 2011
23
24th
A happy meal. Have fun choking on it.
Rated 08 Jun 2011
vv238vv238
Rated 20 Sep 2018
64
67th
Almost a biography about Marshall "Eminem" Mathers' upbringing in the forgotten part of Detroit. It's rap battles are almost entirely well-executed and it builds to them in a spectacular way. I had my expectations low but this managed to eclipse them by executing everything in an interesting way.
Rated 20 Sep 2018
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 01 Aug 2012
2
46th
Same-old rise-setback-triumph sports story where the sport is calling people names. Quite nicely shot in places, D makes an interesting backdrop and some of the actors were really fun to watch.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
ulverulver
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
21st
Weak script is somewhat saved by suprisingly good acting performances, and the freestyle sequences which are well-written and funny. Still, not something you'll want to see a second time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
32nd
Eminem stars in a movie worth looking at, even if you're not a rap fan. It's a story and place that's seldom told with such strong direction.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
brokentoothBrokenTooth
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
50th
I'm cool because I used to be in the 313
Rated 14 Aug 2007
whotempwhotemp
Rated 01 Apr 2014
91
90th
- 3/5/12
Rated 01 Apr 2014
fikrizulafikrizula
Rated 11 Apr 2011
61
16th
good story, bad acting
Rated 11 Apr 2011
adurraAdurra
Rated 20 Nov 2009
68
46th
O garoto cantor aí me surpreeendeu
Rated 20 Nov 2009
jimjamsnzJimJamsNZ
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
41st
Music was good. Movie average
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
12th
Why do musicians...if you can actually call a rapper a musician...think they can act?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
7
84th
Here's something that surprised the world in 2002: Marshall Mathers, not a half bad actor. In fact I thought he was pretty good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wadepittmanWadePittman
Rated 07 Jan 2012
70
58th
No... No thank you..
Rated 07 Jan 2012
plainview9Plainview9
Rated 18 Nov 2009
87
42nd
A raw drama from Curtis Hanson
Rated 18 Nov 2009
liltxgal98liltxgal98
Rated 03 May 2009
75
8th
dissapointing
Rated 03 May 2009
dungevskidungevski
Rated 20 Sep 2007
42
12th
Eminem's break-trough movie, trying to solve and overcome social life problems.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
45
31st
It is a movie up to pleasant of assisting. But it is not real, it was made just to place the rapper Eminem, like a genius, which is not.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
wildflower87wildflower87
Rated 17 Oct 2007
10
6th
Horrible movie with shameless self-coverage from eminem.
Rated 17 Oct 2007
meerkatmeerkat
Rated 11 Nov 2007
70
33rd
It's pretty decent. At least, I rather liked it. Eminem does a great job, Kim Basinger is good, and Brittany Murphy's presence doesn't entirely ruin the thing. Also, I have to admit that the music is quite addicting. So, yeah...I'm glad someone f...(read more)inally got me to watch it.
Rated 11 Nov 2007
clever_aliasclever alias
Rated 09 Jan 2014
53
13th
As a movie wasn't bad. It had a decent plot and some character development. If I was into hip hop it might have show cased it ok. I also dislike the misogynistic aspect that is portrayed in alot of the hip hop culture.
Rated 09 Jan 2014
andreasAndreas
Rated 26 Feb 2008
60
56th
Surprisingly good... (but with such low expectations...)
Rated 26 Feb 2008
gigglestickGigglestick
Rated 29 Feb 2008
25
30th
I dunno. I fell asleep on it in the theater the night it came out, myself. I wasn't tired...this movie was. I can't even give it props for representin' my hometown, cause Eminem grew up in the suburbs...don't play. I later saw it again on late-night cable and it was "ehh" at best. The freestyles are dumb. The ending was cliche. Eminem is a much cooler stage name than Rabbit. The over-indulgent theme song from it was better than anything I saw on film...and I only liked the song for a week.
Rated 29 Feb 2008
grandmotherGrandmother
Rated 10 Mar 2008
75
30th
An enjoyable movie with a suprisingly skilled actress in the leading part, Eminem. Even though he does a good performance here, he should stay with rapping in the future.
Rated 10 Mar 2008
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
60
39th
Good movie to pass time. Suffers from a pacing issue, where for the payoff to be effective it means we don't get to see a whole lot of rapping. That's the Hollywood element, where after facing some hurdles in one's personal life, suddenly talent shines through. I'd prefer to see more of the work, the trialling, the failing: process over apotheosis. Still, I may have called it a masterpiece if it was shot on 8mm with no name actors, so I'm probably biased.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
pompousasspompousass
Rated 20 Nov 2010
20
44th
A pop-star acting vehicle not unlike some of the more serious (everything being relative) of the early Elvis vehicles. (The Eminem character is even addressed on occasion as "Elvis.") On the score of "realism," one cannot fault the views of the ravaged urbanscape of modern Detroit (Michael Moore territory) or the trailer-park squalor of the hero's home life; and Eminem himself, who came out of this background, does nothing in his acting to dispel the illusion.
Rated 20 Nov 2010
peltier19peltier.19
Rated 31 Mar 2010
84
34th
didn't know eminem could act so well, like the rags to riches idea and true story makes it even better
Rated 31 Mar 2010
egregiusEgregius
Rated 28 May 2008
76
29th
A Hollywood formula followed to the letter. Kinda like a colour-by-numbers, but coloured in so skillfully, you can't help but respect the effort. Kinda.
Rated 28 May 2008
izzyrtrainizzyrtrain
Rated 30 May 2008
100
62nd
It tells about the rap singer eminem how he came to becoming a singer and the battles he went through.
Rated 30 May 2008
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 31 May 2008
93
85th
Eminem's acting shocks and surprises, but he delivers a great story from his past.
Rated 31 May 2008
yashgerrardyashgerrard
Rated 14 Nov 2022
50
10th
Acting - 13/25 Pace - 12/25 Direction - 11/25 Plot - 14/25
Rated 14 Nov 2022
rubanddugRubAndDug
Rated 16 Oct 2013
62
40th
No scene takes place without screaming and someone leaving. Unfortunately, an intensity the movie never mirrors. Hanson turns "Imitation of Life" ironically upside/down; portraying Eminem's hatred of his white trailer trash background and a wish to be part of the black establishment through hip-hop. We lack Sirk's distinct ironic cinematography for satisfaction - either grittiness (ie 70s exploitation) or posh (City of God) - so it's just street-melodrama elevated by entertaining rap-battles.
Rated 16 Oct 2013
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 19 Oct 2010
20
41st
"As a vanity project, the film is more tolerable than Purple Rain but it's every bit as obvious and redundant." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 19 Oct 2010
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
65
19th
It's Gladiator, except with rapping and Eminem. Generic, stupid fun.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
empiremagempiremag
Rated 13 Apr 2009
4
71st
"Following L.A. Confidential and Wonder Boys, this makes a remarkable hat-trick for Hanson and is a personal triumph for Eminem. As MC Hammer might say - U Can't Touch This."
Rated 13 Apr 2009
vero600vero600
Rated 16 Jul 2008
20
5th
This movie is horrible, hilarious, or both, depending on who you're with when you watch it. One thing I'll never forget about this movie is the utterly gruesome kiss between Eminem and his girl, whose name I forget. Seriously, though. That kiss is so ugly and torturous that it will give you nightmares.
Rated 16 Jul 2008
hankhank
Rated 19 Jul 2008
60
22nd
Good once or twice, not worth it after that.
Rated 19 Jul 2008
obdurateObdurate
Rated 26 Jul 2008
80
67th
I love (old, mostly) Eminem so I really like this film, even if technically it's not much of an accomplishment. It has a pretty generic story but I like it anyways.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
larmorlarmor
Rated 30 Sep 2018
41
29th
It's overall watchable but it's still full of the drama clichés, making it a generic Hollywood flick. A pretty good photography of Detroit urban landscapes. It's rare to have such a depiction of these derelict US neighborhoods, but there's unfortunately no systemic analysis of poverty (it seems more like a character flaw than anything), and there's a weird racial tension in having a white man being the hero there. The battles were good and save the movie from being bland.
Rated 30 Sep 2018
mcgrathMcGrath
Rated 23 Oct 2008
40
16th
film was good but didnt have a very good story line to me
Rated 23 Oct 2008
smootysveensmootysveen
Rated 31 Oct 2008
50
13th
This is listed as a musical. I guess that's acceptable because the rap parts are the only redeeming portions of this.
Rated 31 Oct 2008
fake_shempFake Shemp
Rated 02 Dec 2008
34
23rd
[SUPPORTED THEATRICALLY]
Rated 02 Dec 2008
margustaMargusTa
Rated 15 Oct 2020
67
55th
I have always criticized movies, where known singers, rap-artists taking part or having even lead-role. 8 Mile is different, here the lead actor is not a superhuman or action hero, he is gifted young man from Detroit ghetto. Great rimes and the spirit to give everything, when you have this "one shot", is stalking viewers a long time after leaving the theater.
Rated 15 Oct 2020
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 24 Aug 2016
5
24th
The rap battles laced throughout are awesome and really get your adrenaline pumping, but they're by far the best parts of the film. Though Jimmy is a decent protagonist, the gritty drama of poverty and racial tension in his life is never fully realized (though the themes do come together poignantly in his final confessional rap battle), thanks to a script that doesn't take the time to develop any plot points beyond a couple scenes (the caught-cheating romantic interest being a perfect example).
Rated 24 Aug 2016
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 31 Aug 2010
46
60th
#00s(e)#, reviews, dir Hanson.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
bolivarbolivar
Rated 09 Sep 2009
75
75th
nothing special, but a bit of a classic in the genre.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
91
87th
good enough story that makes fun rap battles payoff
Rated 21 Nov 2016
niteswimmingniteswimming
Rated 31 Jan 2009
67
17th
waste of my time
Rated 31 Jan 2009
karleykarley
Rated 09 Feb 2009
75
55th
Okay so it's Eminem acting and crappy Britney Murphey... but surprisingly it doesn't suck THAT bad!
Rated 09 Feb 2009
jessespeerjessespeer
Rated 13 Feb 2009
30
20th
The only good part is the rap battle at the end. Otherwise it's very exaggerated.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 11 Sep 2020
49
40th
Some moments come off as artificial, some plot triggers are too convenient, and the whole thing has an all too familiar arc. All that said, it was compelling at times, and had its crowd pleasing moments too.
Rated 11 Sep 2020

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