8MM(1999)
“You can't prepare for where the truth will take you.”
Overview
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.
Director
Joel Schumacher
Studio
Global Medien KG
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$97M
Cast
Nicolas Cage
as Tom Welles
Joaquin Phoenix
as Max California
James Gandolfini
as Eddie Poole
Peter Stormare
as Dino Velvet
Anthony Heald
as Longdale
Chris Bauer
as Machine
Catherine Keener
as Amy Welles
Myra Carter
as Mrs. Christian
Amy Morton
as Mrs. Mathews
Norman Reedus
as Warren Anderson
Jenny Powell
as Mary Ann Mathews
Anne Gee Byrd
as Senator
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$97M
Production Companies
Global Medien KG • Hofflund/Polone • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch 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 and released in 1999. It is a thriller, crime, mystery film.
How long is 8MM?▼
8MM has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in 8MM?▼
The cast of 8MM includes Nicolas Cage as Tom Welles, Joaquin Phoenix as Max California, James Gandolfini as Eddie Poole, Peter Stormare as Dino Velvet, Anthony Heald as Longdale and more.
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