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8 Mile

R20021h 51mCurtis Hanson
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 77

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"Every moment is another chance."

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.

DramaMusic
IndividualAdolescenceRap MusicHip-hopRhyme BattleTrailer ParkStreet GangEthnic StereotypeRapperGhetto

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8 Mile (2002) 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 stars in 8 Mile?

8 Mile stars Eminem (Jimmy), Kim Basinger (Stephanie), Mekhi Phifer (Future), Brittany Murphy (Alex), Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob). The film was directed by Curtis Hanson.

How long is 8 Mile?

8 Mile has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is 8 Mile worth watching?

8 Mile holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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