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8 Mile (2002) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 8,061 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Music
Released
November 8, 2002
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 8,061 votes
Director
Curtis Hanson
Starring
Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription).

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How long is 8 Mile?
8 Mile is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is 8 Mile rated?
8 Mile is rated R in the US.
Is 8 Mile a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream 8 Mile?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Starz Roku Premium Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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