8MM (1999)
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.
Where to watch 8MM
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Sony Pictures Core | Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists 8MM in 59 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. 8MM is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery movie, released on 1999-02-26, runtime 123 minutes.
Is 8MM worth watching?
TMDB users rate 8MM 6.5 out of 10 from 2,425 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch 8MM?
In the United States, 8MM streams on Sony Pictures Core and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joel Schumacher
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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Sources
Details and the 6.5/10 rating from 8MM on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.