8MM (1999)

You can't prepare for where the truth will take you.

8MM (1999) poster

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
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mychael Danna
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Mark Stevens
Production: Global Medien KG, Hofflund/Polone, Columbia Pictures
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $97M
Original Language: en

Themes

Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Serial Murder Clue Hunt

Keywords

new york city, pornography, underground, loss of loved one, sex shop, obsession, investigation, porn actor, snuff, sadomasochism, child pornography, private investigator, los angeles, california, subculture, missing person

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in 8MM?
8MM stars Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Anthony Heald, Chris Bauer.
How long is 8MM?
8MM has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is 8MM?
8MM is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
What is the budget of 8MM?
8MM had a budget of $40M.
How much did 8MM gross?
8MM grossed $97M worldwide.
Where was 8MM produced?
8MM was produced in Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of 8MM?
The themes of 8MM include: Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Unsolved Crimes and Obsession with the Past, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.