8 Mile

75%

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211 Reviews

54%

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250,000+ Ratings

The people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be. A provocative fictional examination of a critical week in Jimmy's life.

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Critics Consensus

Even though the story is overly familiar, there's enough here for an engaging ride.

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Barbara Ellen

Times (UK)

While not exactly wow, Eminem is solid and credible in a role which could so easily have screeched like chalk across a wet blackboard.

Jan 2, 2018

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

It's easy to like Jimmy Smith as well as to admire him, because Mr. Mathers lets us in, with no sign of calculation, on the kindness, even tenderness, that Jimmy conceals from most of the people around him.

Apr 7, 2014

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David Denby

New Yorker

In the tradition of Rocky and Fever, the movie is a shrewdly engineered piece of proletarian pop -- a story of triumph -- but, like Eminem's enraged lyrics, 8 Mile has its own kind of vile candor.

Apr 7, 2014

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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.

May 6, 2023

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a low-key, character-study-like premise thats employed to persistently watchable (and periodically electrifying) effect...

Rated: 3/4

Feb 18, 2022

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Flashes of genuine rebellion appear in 8 Mile, but they are few and far between. The film's conclusion is thoroughly conformist and predictable.

Feb 16, 2021

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Britney S This movie is a classic. It was a massive success when it came out, both critically and commercially. I go back and watch it every once and a awhile. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/11/24 Full Review Ryan B A true classic and it oozes authenticity as you watch Rabbit and his friends grow up poor in and around the 8 Mile road. It showcases that desire for wanting something more from life when faced with minimal opportunities, love and betrayal, adversaries who wish to bring you down and concludes in a epic rap battle that is one of the best endings to any film. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review Alec C Give me a beat and enjoy this impressive story of the street life! Jimmy Smith struggles in the streets of Detroit and tries to earn his way with rapping and rhythm, but things get complicated with his home life and his own inner demons as he tries to live and survive at the same time. An emotional story of finding the strength to turn your pain into power as someone tries to take a stand in a setting where second chances are barely feasible! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Steven James R Eminem Best Shame Only Got To See His Booty He Could Of Turned Around Or Sideways.Could Of Been Looking At Us All Sideways. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/24 Full Review RapidKraken I can't give it 5 stars, as at times I can lose engagement and it has one pretty useless sex scene. Despite this, I still enjoy it a good deal, but then again I am a pretty big fan of Eminem so I could be biased. The highlight is definitely the rap battle scenes, even the final one has blown up on the Internet. I recommend watching it, but it isn't some life-changing experience. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/07/24 Full Review Vinicius C Absolutely Masterpiece! Eminem is the GOAT definitely! Let's Goooo B-Rabbit! 👊 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Curtis Hanson Director Eminem Jimmy Smith, Jr. Kim Basinger Stephanie Brittany Murphy Alex Mekhi Phifer Future Evan Jones Cheddar Bob

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8 Mile: Official Clip - Greg's Outta Here