SummaryA story about the boundaries that define our lives, and a young man's struggle to find the strength and courage to transcend them. (Universal Pictures)
Directed By:Curtis Hanson
Written By:Scott Silver
8 Mile
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
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Universal Acclaim
8.2
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
89% Positive
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100
Transcends its star's controversial career and, in the bargain, stands head, shoulders and heart above every other Hollywood movie that we've seen so far this year.
90
This is about the rise of a pop star, plain and simple. The real deal –- and the movie's greatest fun –- is in the rap contests.
User score
Universal Acclaim
87% Positive
442 Ratings
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10% Mixed
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15 Ratings
15 Ratings
Apr 8, 2025
10
Great soundtrack, Lose Yourself is an amazing song, also the album that came from this movie has some incredible songs. 8mile the song is great and also Rap Game featuring D12 is one of the best D12 songs. The acting is also very good Eminem is surprisingly good as an actor and Anthony Mackie was good as Papa Doc and all of the supporting cast was really good
80
Eminem does not come off as a megalomaniac in 8 Mile, but he expects people to be very, very impressed. I doubt he could lend himself to a fiction that said anything else: his eyes couldn't tell any story but his own. [11 November 2002, p. 195]
75
The real drama -- and poetry -- in 8 Mile are in those fiery face-offs, the hip-hop battles, as Jimmy rat-tat-tats his rap in deft flashes of spontaneous combustion.
75
As is usually the case with a well made sports movie, you don't have to appreciate the particular sport in order to enjoy the movie. 8 Mile has not been made solely with fans of hip-hop music in mind.
67
While the urban texture and the unapologetic work of Basinger impart a sophisticated air to what is essentially a downtrodden-teen-makes-good film, that is, finally, just what 8 Mile is. That's not a bad thing, but it's nothing to rap home about, either.
40
The film has brief flashes of believability and humor. By and large, though, the script is uninspired, the picture's characters are stick figures, its dialogue is lackluster and the star's performance seldom rises above the adequate.
Jul 2, 2022
10
This must be the only and best film about rap maybe I'm wrong but this one doesn't lose its merit
Mar 16, 2023
6
Eminem turned out to be a pretty decent actor. I love battle raps. Honestly he's one of if not the best to ever do it!
Jun 10, 2011
6
Not without its faults - such as the main antagonist being absent for most of the film - but if you're in it for the occasional snippet of masterful freestyling by the superstar lead, you won't be disappointed.
Dec 30, 2012
3
Bad story line, bad acting and bad rap and I know good rap. It was really disappointing to me, I thought it was going to be a great movie but it wasnt.
Feb 5, 2013
2
A film about a group of unsuccessful and angry young adults who like to rap. If you aren't an Eminem fan don't watch this movie. The ending of the movie resolved none of the difficulties the characters face and seemed pointless.
Production Company:
- Imagine Entertainment
- Interscope Films
- Mikona Productions GmbH & Co. KG
Release Date:Nov 8, 2002
Duration:1 h 50 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Go back to where it all started.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Teen Choice Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
