8 (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, 8 is a drama film directed by Gaspar Noé, running about 100 minutes. “What do you think you are willing to do?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 8 shorts centered around 8 themes directed by 8 famous film directors involved and sharing their opinion on progress, on the set-backs and the challenges our planet faces today.
Who’s in it. 8 stars Nigist Anteneh as Tiya (segment "Tiya's Dream"), Tefera Gizaw as Tiya's father (segment "Tiya's Dream"), Fekadu Kebede as Teacher (segment "Tiya's Dream") and Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Father (segment "The Letter"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, 8 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 8 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 8 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 8 (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 8 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 8 worth watching?
- 8 holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 8?
- 8 stars Nigist Anteneh, Tefera Gizaw, Fekadu Kebede, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson and Hringur Ingvarsson.
- When was 8 released?
- 8 was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.