ScreenRant

8 Mile (2002)

Eminem stars in the 2002 semi-autobiographical drama 8 Mile as a fictionalized version of himself, Jimmy Smith Jr. a.k.a. B-Rabbit, who tries to make a name for himself as a rapper in Detroit. Both the movie and its soundtrack, which included the Oscar-winning Lose Yourself, received widespread critical acclaim.

8 Mile
R
Drama
Documentary
Where to Watch

*Availability in US

  • stream
  • rent
  • buy

Director
Curtis Hanson
Release Date
November 8, 2002
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Universal Pictures
Cast
Mekhi Phifer , Kim Basinger , Brittany Murphy , Michael Shannon , Anthony Mackie , Eminem
Writers
Scott Silver
Runtime
110 minutes
Budget
$41 million

Summary

Eminem stars in the 2002 semi-autobiographical drama 8 Mile as a fictionalized version of himself, Jimmy Smith Jr. a.k.a. B-Rabbit, who tries to make a name for himself as a rapper in Detroit. Both the movie and its soundtrack, which included the Oscar-winning Lose Yourself, received widespread critical acclaim.

latest

Eminem in 8 Mile
8 Mile: Every Freestyle Rap In The Movie, Ranked

8 Mile featured a lot of great freestyle raps but which one among the group is considered the best?

By 
Split images of Eminem in the music video for Venom, a scene from 8 Mile, and a scene from Bodied
10 Best Movies & Shows To Feature Eminem's Music

From superhero movies to sports dramas, Eminem's discography has proven to be perfect for important scenes that need some extra punch.

By 
Feature Image Best Anthony Mackie Movies
Anthony Mackie's Best Movies, Ranked

Best known for his role as Sam Wilson in the MCU, Anthony Mackie has appeared in a lot of great movies, including two Best Picture winners.

By 
Eminem in 8 Mile
8 Mile Show Based On Eminem Biopic In Development With 50 Cent

8 Mile could be getting a show based on the Eminem biopic, with 50 Cent recently saying that he's involved with the development of the project.

By 
Split image of Vin Diesel in Pitch Black, Will Ferrell in Elf, and Eminem in 8 Mile
10 Legacy Sequels That Redditors Predict Will Be Announced This Year

Nicolas Cage making Face/Off 2 isn't the only talk of legacy sequels, and with the hype surrounding Top Gun: Maverick, they're more popular than ever.

By 
Two side by side images of Michael Shannon roles.
10 Most Underrated Michael Shannon Roles

The lesser-known works of the talented Michael Shannon deserve some much overdue appreciation. These are some of his most underrated movies.

By 
Seth Rogen Recalls His Hilarious 8 Mile Audition With Jason Segel

In his new book, Seth Rogen details how he almost landed a part in the movie 8 Mile as Eminem's sidekick - if only he didn't botch his audition.

By 
10 Biopics Where The Subject Played Themselves Ranked, According To IMDb

While it's not that common, sometimes the lead characters in biopics are played by the real-life subject themselves, and some fare better than others.

By 
The 5 Best & 5 Worst Performances By Real Musicians In Movies

While not every actor can play a musical instrument or sing, many musicians can't cut it as an actor. These 10 worst performances prove just that.

By 
Netflix June 2018 Shows Leaving
Netflix: 15 Best Movies And TV Shows To Watch Before They Leave In June

Here's all the best movies and TV shows to watch before they leave Netflix in June 2018, including Captain America: Civil War and The Great Gatsby.

By 
Prince in Purple Rain movie.
12 Best Movies Starring Musical Icons

While Prince is gone, his memory lives on. In the spirit of Purple Rain, here are some very groovy musical and film pairings that just worked.

By 
Michael B. Jordan and Sly Stallone in Creed (2015)
10 Best Movies Inspired by Rocky

As the Rocky franchise expands with Creed, here are the ten best films inspired by the original underdog story of the Italian Stallion.

By 
8 Mile - Giving the Middle Finger
11 Hilarious Visual TV Edits of R-Rated Movies

Rated R movies require some heavy editing in order for general audiences to watch them on TV - these visual edits are some of the funniest results we could find.

By