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8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver and directed by Curtis Hanson. It stars Eminem in his film debut, alongside Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon, Kim Basinger and Anthony Mackie, the latter also in his film debut.
Nov 8, 2002 · 8 Mile: Directed by Curtis Hanson. With Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy. Follows a young rapper in the Detroit area, struggling with every aspect of his life; he wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.
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- Drama, Music
- Curtis Hanson
- 2002-11-08
- Eminem
- Kim Basinger
- Mekhi Phifer
- Brittany Murphy
- Anthony Mackie
- Michael Shannon
- Evan Jones
- Omar Benson Miller
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As Jimmy/B-Rabbit
Character: Marshall Mathers (AKA Eminem) leads the 8 Mile cast as Jimmy. Living in a trailer with his single mother and young sister, Jimmy leads a life that’s far from perfect. However, he never gives up on his dream of becoming a rapper. Battling stage fright and rivalries in the city’s underground hip-hop scene, Jimmy comes up with innovative rhymes and sarcastic jabs under his rap battle alias B-Rabbit. The character is undeniably personal to Eminem, who himself came from a similar backgr...
As Stephanie
Character: Kim Basinger joins the 8 Mile cast as Stephanie, a woman who shares a strained relationship with her children Jimmy and Lily. The single mother is often foul-mouthed and usually belittles Jimmy, but she is also struggling mentally because of her abusive partner. The difficult relationship between Jimmy and his mother reflects Eminem's troubled history with his own mother, which he talks about in many of his songs. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: Basinger reunited with director Cu...
As Future
Character: The 8 Mile cast is incomplete without Mekhi Phifer, who plays Jimmy’s close friend Future. He also hosts rap battles and is always considerate of what Jimmy needs on stage. An interesting behind-the-scenes detail from 8 Mileis that the character of Future was actually based on the late rapper Proof, who was Eminem’s real-life best friend. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: Other than 8 Mile, Phifer has also appeared in the Divergent trilogy as Max, a member of the Dauntless faction....
As Alex
Character: Alex is Jimmy’s love interest and the two seem to have quite a stable relationship initially. She likes the fact that Jimmy can defend his co-workers and stand up for what is right. Despite being a largely positive character, Alex is still imperfectas is evident from her unfaithfulness with Jimmy. However, by the end of the movie, the two make an understood peace between them with no apparent hard feelings. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: The character is played by late actor Bri...
As Papa Doc/Clarence
Character: Anthony Mackie’s best movies include 8 Mile,which also marked his acting debut. Mackie played Clarence, who raps under the alter ego Papa Doc and comes across as one of Jimmy’s main adversaries on stage. Papa Doc is unabashedly rude toward anyone whom he sees as a potential threat. He is also a violent person in general, even remorselessly holding Jimmy at gunpoint. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor: The 8 Mile cast member found future fame playing the superhero Falcon/Captain Ameri...
As Greg Buehl
Character: Greg is Stephanie’s boyfriend and a former classmate of Jimmy’s with their past history adding to the animosity between them. As rude and profane as his romantic partner, Greg is highly unlikable as a person. He is not only ill-mannered towards Jimmy but Stephanie too and is an abusive boyfriend to her. By the end of the movie, she is able to realize how wrong he is for her and decides to leave him. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Greg is one of Michael Shannon’s most underrated roles w...
As Cheddar Bob
Cheddar Bob is one of Jimmy’s best friends, who constantly accompanies him in his misadventures. However, he can be irresponsible at times (such as the time when he accidentally shoots himself). He wants to be tough like the rest of his friends, but there is a sense that he is simply playing a part and isn't really cut out for this aggressive world. Despite his actions, Cheddar is a loyal friend to Jimmy. Notable Movies & TV Shows: After his time as an 8 Mile cast member, actor Evan Jones wen...
As Sol George
Character: Sol George is another one of Jimmy’s friends who embarks on different activities with him, be it paintballing cars on the street or witnessing rap battles.George doesn’t have many enemies and has a largely friendly persona. He is not as close to Jimmy as Future and is not as much of an oddball personality as Cheddar Bob, but Sol George still manages to stand out thanks to his big presence and calm demeanor, making him the gentle giant of the group. Notable Movies & TV Shows: Actor:...
Learn about the actors and characters in 8 Mile, a semi-autobiographical film about Eminem's early rap career. Find out how the cast reflects Eminem's personal struggles, rap battles, and Oscar-winning song "Lose Yourself".
For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.
8 Mile - Full Cast & Crew. 77 Metascore. 2002. 1 hr 51 mins. Drama, Music. R. Watchlist. Where to Watch. Hard-hitting drama about a white rapper from inner-city Detroit whose talent for...
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Nov 8, 2002 · For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.
