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8mm (1999)

English crime film directed by Joel Schumacher

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
2h 3m 123 min
Released
26 February 1999
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

8mm has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 26 February 1999. It is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix and James Gandolfini.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Produced by
Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund
Distribution
Columbia Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$40 million
Box office
$36.66 million
Set in
Los Angeles
Filmed in
Long Island, Long Beach, California, Los Angeles

Release and where to watch

In theatres
26 February 1999
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of 8mm?

8mm has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes, or 123 min.

When did 8mm release?

8mm released on 26 February 1999.

Who directed 8mm?

8mm is directed by Joel Schumacher.

Who is in the cast of 8mm?

The cast of 8mm includes Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Anthony Heald and Chris Bauer.

Where can I watch 8mm online?

8mm streams on Netflix.

How much did 8mm earn at the box office?

8mm grossed $36.66 million on a budget of $40 million.

What is 8mm rated in the US?

8mm is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 4 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.