8
“Fear the legend”
Synopsis
An old man, fated to collect souls for eternity, seeks atonement after trading his daughter's soul.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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8 | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-05
Top Cast
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Tshamano Sebe
Lazarus
Inge Beckmann
Sarah
Keita Luna
Mary
Garth Breytenbach
William
Chris April
Obara
Luxolo Ndabeni
Suno
Owam Amey
Vuyiswa
Sindiwe Magona
Suno's Mother
Graham Clarke
William's Father
Eve Maxagazo
Uthuli
Andy Crawford
Mary's Mother
Jac Williams
Mary's Father
Andries Brink
Sarah's Doctor
Maphiko Ncedani
Man 1
Sibusiso Njonga
Man 2
Masixole Blouw
Man 3
Sindiswa Gatyeni
Sangoma 1
Zukiswua Moyikwa
Sangoma 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 4, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$143K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Hölscher
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Hölscher
- Original Score
- Elben Schutte
- Original Title
- 8
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tswana, Xhosa
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $143K
- Production Studios
- Man Makes a Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Hölscher
Harold Hölscher, Hofmeyr Scholtz, Johannes Ferdinand Van Zyl
Elben Schutte
David Pienaar
Jacques Le Roux
Jac Williams, Hermann Venter, Jacques Le Roux, John Venter, André Ferreira
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Hölscher
Director
Jac Williams
Producer
Elben Schutte
Original Music Composer
David Pienaar
Director of Photography
Jacques Le Roux
Editor
Pieter Bosman
Production Design
Nico Nigrini
Costume Design
Harold Hölscher
Screenplay
Mo Morais
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8
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What is 8 about?
An old man, fated to collect souls for eternity, seeks atonement after trading his daughter's soul.
Who directed 8?
8 was directed by Harold Hölscher.
Who stars in 8?
The principal cast of 8 includes Tshamano Sebe, Inge Beckmann, Keita Luna, Garth Breytenbach, Chris April.
When was 8 released and how long is it?
8 was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did 8 make at the box office?
8 grossed $143K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 8?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8 was composed by Elben Schutte.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8?
8 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).