8MM (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, 8MM is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 123 minutes. “You can't prepare for where the truth will take you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
Who’s in it. 8MM stars Nicolas Cage as Tom Welles, Joaquin Phoenix as Max California, James Gandolfini as Eddie Poole and Catherine Keener as Amy Welles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 8MM has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $96.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 8MM page.
If you liked it. Fans of 8MM tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 8MM (1999)?
- In US, 8MM is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 8MM worth watching?
- 8MM holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 8MM?
- 8MM stars Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener and Anthony Heald.
- When was 8MM released?
- 8MM was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.