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Release Date:
8 November 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
Go back to where it all started. morePlot:
A young rapper, struggling with every aspect of his life, wants to make the most of what could be his final opportunity but his problems around gives him doubts. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(67 articles)
8 Mile Actor Found Hanged (From WENN. 8 December 2008, 8:06 AM, PST)
Eminem Revives Film Career
(From WENN. 10 November 2006)
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8 Mile will have potent impact on America's youth. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Eminem | ... | Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith | |
| Kim Basinger | ... | Stephanie Smith | |
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | David 'Future' Porter | |
| Brittany Murphy | ... | Alex | |
| Evan Jones | ... | Cheddar Bob | |
| Omar Benson Miller | ... | Sol George | |
| De'Angelo Wilson | ... | DJ Iz | |
| Eugene Byrd | ... | Wink | |
| Taryn Manning | ... | Janeane | |
| Larry Hudson | ... | Bouncer | |
| Proof | ... | Lil' Tic | |
| Mike Bell | ... | Shorty Mike | |
| DJ Head | ... | Battle DJ | |
| Michael Shannon | ... | Greg Buehl | |
| Chloe Greenfield | ... | Lily Smith |
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Also Known As:
8 Mile (Germany)8 Mile - Jeder Augenblick ist eine neue Chance (Germany) (DVD box title)
Fight Music (USA) (working title)
Fight Song (USA) (working title)
Untitled Detroit Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated R for strong language, sexuality, some violence and drug use.Parents Guide:
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110 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | USA:R (certificate #39361) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Taiwan:R-18 | Philippines:R-18 | Hungary:18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Brazil:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-15 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:14 | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:R13 (re-rating) | New Zealand:R16 (original rating) | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 (edited for re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating)Fun Stuff
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The first film to have a rap/hip-hop song win an Academy Award. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the basement, Future is holding his cigarette between his fore- and middle-fingers, but in the next shot it is between his thumb and forefinger. moreQuotes:
Alex: [Alex and Jimmy are sitting near the burning house] It's almost beautiful.Jimmy Smith Jr: You know, when I was younger, I always wanted to live in a house like this, you know... how it was used to be.
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Shook Ones Pt. II moreFAQ
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It is rare that an established filmmaker and production company create something that young people are able to grasp the complete meaning of. Intellectual jargon or unnecessary vagueness of plot often take precedence over lucidity and appeal.
Eminem's "8 Mile" has managed to break this cycle, presenting in poignant audio/video style the nature of the life so many of our nation's youth live, and how despite it all there always remains the possibility to break through.
The film's meaning is largely overt, not subtle, and makes itself available to a much wider variety of viewers than most films with any sort of dramatic moral. Just look at the box office reports for "8 Mile"s opening weekend.
I won't attempt to speculate on the effect the film will have among our youth, but I personally believe it will be positive in nature. It will be impossible for this film to become as transient as an action blockbuster or as esoteric as a cult classic. It's depth and range of appeal are simply unparalleled in our time.