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Movie Info

Release Date: February 26, 1999
Runtime: 123 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $96,618,699
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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23%
Tomatometer
21
21/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
2,222 votes
6.6/10
IMDb
151,029 votes
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8MM

1999

"Truth hides in the darkest corners."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: 8 Millimeter? 🇵🇹 PT: 8mm: Oito Milímetros? 🇷🇸 SR: 8 milimetara? 🇧🇬 BG: Осем милиметра? 🇫🇮 FI: 8mm - kahdeksan millimetriä? All international titles (7) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $40,000,000
Revenue: $96,618,699
Profit $56,618,699
ROI +141.5% (2.4x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about 8MM

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  • The film was shot primarily in Los Angeles, California, including locations in the city's seedy underbelly, which added to the film's grim atmosphere.

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  • The film features a haunting score by composer Mychael Danna, whose music contributes to the tense and unsettling mood throughout the movie.

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  • Nicholas Cage, who plays the lead role of Tom Welles, prepared for his character by studying the psychological effects of obsession and how it can alienate a person from their loved ones.

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  • In a scene where Tom Welles is watching a film reel, the footage shown was created using a combination of practical effects and digital manipulation to achieve a disturbing aesthetic.

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  • The film includes several references to classic film noir elements, such as the morally ambiguous protagonist and the exploration of dark themes, which aligns with its thriller genre.

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  • The character Max, played by Joaquin Phoenix, was originally intended to have a more prominent role in the film, but his screen time was reduced during editing.

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  • Director Joel Schumacher, known for his work on various thrillers, brings a distinct visual style to '8MM' that echoes elements found in his earlier films, such as 'Falling Down' and 'The Client'.

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