8MM
“You can't prepare for where the truth will take you.”
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-21
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Tom Welles
Joaquin Phoenix
Max California
James Gandolfini
Eddie Poole
Peter Stormare
Dino Velvet
Anthony Heald
Longdale
Chris Bauer
Machine
Catherine Keener
Amy Welles
Myra Carter
Mrs. Christian
Amy Morton
Mrs. Mathews
Norman Reedus
Warren Anderson
Jenny Powell
Mary Ann Mathews
Anne Gee Byrd
Senator
Jack Betts
Butler
Luis Oropeza
Archive Director
Rachel Singer
Neighbor
Don Creech
Mr. Anderson
Fran Bennett
Nun
Wilma Bonet
Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$96.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.42x
+$56.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Schumacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Kevin Walker
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- 8MM
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $96.6M
- Production Studios
- Global Medien KG, Hofflund/Polone, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Schumacher
Andrew Kevin Walker
Mychael Danna
Robert Elswit
Mark Stevens
Joel Schumacher, Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund, Joseph M. Caracciolo
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Schumacher
Producer
Gavin Polone
Producer
Gary Wissner
Production Design
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Mark Stevens
Editor
Joel Schumacher
Director
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Judy Hofflund
Producer
Andrew Kevin Walker
Writer
Mona May
Costume Design
Eddie Yansick
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8MM
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What is 8MM about?
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.
Who directed 8MM?
8MM was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Who stars in 8MM?
The principal cast of 8MM includes Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Anthony Heald.
When was 8MM released and how long is it?
8MM was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of 8MM?
8MM had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $96.6M at the worldwide box office (2.42 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for 8MM?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8MM was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8MM?
8MM holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).