8 Mile (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, 8 Mile is a drama and music film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 111 minutes. “Every Moment Is Another Chance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.
Who’s in it. 8 Mile stars Eminem as Jimmy B. "Rabbit" Smith, Mekhi Phifer as David "Future" Porter, Brittany Murphy as Alex and Kim Basinger as Stephanie Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, 8 Mile has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $242.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 8 Mile page.
If you liked it. Fans of 8 Mile tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 8 Mile (2002)?
- In US, 8 Mile is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 8 Mile worth watching?
- 8 Mile holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 8 Mile?
- 8 Mile stars Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger and Michael Shannon.
- When was 8 Mile released?
- 8 Mile was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.