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8 Mile (2002)

15 110 min  -  Drama | Music  -   8 November 2002 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Curtis Hanson

Writer:

Scott Silver
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8 Mile -- 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. 8 Mile -- Rabbit takes on a lunch truck rapper outside the factory. 8 Mile -- Theatrical Preview
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eminem ...
Kim Basinger ...
Mekhi Phifer ...
Brittany Murphy ...
Evan Jones ...
Omar Benson Miller ...
De'Angelo Wilson ...
Eugene Byrd ...
Taryn Manning ...
Larry Hudson Larry Hudson ...
Bouncer
Proof Proof ...
Mike Bell Mike Bell ...
DJ Head DJ Head ...
Michael Shannon ...
Chloe Greenfield ...
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Storyline

A rap version of "Saturday Night Fever." B-Rabbit, a wannabe rapper from the wrong side of Detroit's 8 Mile, has problems: he dumps his girlfriend when she tells him she's pregnant; to save money to make a demo tape, he moves into his alcoholic mom's trailer; his job's a dead end, and he's just choked at the local head-to-head rap contest. Things improve when he meets Alex - an aspiring model headed for New York - and a fast-talking pal promises to set up the demo. Then new setbacks: Alex isn't faithful, mom rejects him, rifts surface with his friends, and he's mugged by rivals. Everything hinges on the next rap showdown at the club. Can B-Rabbit pull truth out of his cap? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Lose Yourself In the Music See more »

Genres:

Drama | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, sexuality, some violence and drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

8 Mile: Calle de ilusiones See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$41,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$51,240,555 (USA) (10 November 2002) (2470 Screens)

Gross:

$116,724,075 (USA) (9 March 2003)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The sheet of paper that Jimmy writes on on the bus is the real sheet that Eminem wrote "Lose Yourself" on. The sheet of paper sold for $10,000 on an eBay auction. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: In the last rap battle, a cable is visible. See more »

Quotes

[Freestyling]
B. Rabbit: This guy don't wanna win no battle, he's shook, 'cause ain't no such thing as HALFWAY CROOKS.
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Crazy Credits

The final credit reads, "Filmed on location in the 313" See more »

Connections

Referenced in Spring Breakdown (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'll Be There For You"
(Puff Daddy Remix)
Written by Nick Ashford (as Nickolas Ashford), Valerie Simpson, Method Man (as Clifford Smith) and RZA (as Robert Diggs Jr.)
Performed by Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
Courtesy of Def Jam Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »