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8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver and directed by Curtis Hanson. It stars Eminem in his film debut, alongside Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon, Kim Basinger and Anthony Mackie, the latter also in his film debut. The film, which contains autobiographical elements from Eminem's life, follows Detroit rapper ...
- $41 million
- November 8, 2002
- Eminem
Nov 8, 2002 · 8 Mile: Directed by Curtis Hanson. With Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy. Follows a young rapper in the Detroit area, struggling with every aspect of his life; he wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.
- Curtis Hanson
- 677
- 32 sec
- Staff Writer
- Eminem As Jimmy/B-Rabbit. Marshall Mathers (AKA Eminem) leads the 8 Mile cast as car factory worker Jimmy. Living in a trailer with his single mother and young sister, Jimmy leads a life that’s far from perfect.
- Kim Basinger As Stephanie. Kim Basinger joins the 8 Mile cast as Stephanie, a woman who shares a strained relationship with her children Jimmy and Lily.
- Mekhi Phifer As Future. The 8 Mile cast is incomplete without Mekhi Phifer, who plays Jimmy’s close friend Future. He also hosts rap battles and is always considerate of what Jimmy needs on stage.
- Brittany Murphy As Alex. Alex is Jimmy’s love interest and the two seem to have quite a stable relationship initially. She likes the fact that Jimmy can defend his co-workers and stand up for what is right.
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.
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Nov 8, 2002 · Apr 7, 2014 Full Review Sean Fallon Film Inquiry Overall, 8 Mile is a very entertaining movie. Its lead performance is still strong away from Eminem’s initial massive fame.
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Nov 8, 2002 · 8 Mile. Pale, depressed, Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) skulks through a life that has been so terribly unkind to him. His girlfriend has gotten pregnant and broken up with him, and although he did the right thing by her--he gave her his old car--he now faces the prospect of moving back into his mother's trailer home, with her boyfriend who hates him.
