8MM (1999)
Movie 2h 3m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge
Released in 1999, 8MM is a crime, mystery and thriller movie. It is directed by Joel Schumacher. The cast includes Norman Reedus, Chris Bauer and Peter Stormare. The running time is 2h 3m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
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Cast & crew
- Joel SchumacherDirector
- Norman Reedusas Warren Anderson
- Chris Baueras Machine
- Peter Stormareas Dino Velvet
- Amy Mortonas Mrs. Mathews
- Joaquin Phoenixas Max California
- Nicolas Cageas Tom Welles
- Rachel Singeras Neighbor
- Anthony Healdas Longdale
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Questions about 8MM
- What genre is 8MM?
- 8MM is categorised as Crime, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in 8MM?
- Norman Reedus, Chris Bauer, Peter Stormare, Amy Morton, Joaquin Phoenix appear in the main cast.
- Who directed 8MM?
- Joel Schumacher directed 8MM.
- How long is 8MM?
- 8MM runs for 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- Is 8MM worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch 8MM?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
