MyCinema has not rated 8MM for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch 8MM in the US?

8MM streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

8MM runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Is 8MM suitable for kids?

8MM is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19992h 3mThriller / Crime / Mystery

8MM

Name: 8MM
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1999-02-26
Duration: 123 min

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

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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8MM at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 3m

At 2h 3m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and mystery.

US availability

1 subscription · 1 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2,402 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch 8MM tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 3m.
It is included with Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2,402 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is 8MM?

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Questions about 8MM

Is 8MM scary?: MyCinema has not rated 8MM for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch 8MM in the US?: 8MM streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, is free on Fawesome, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is 8MM?: 8MM runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
Is 8MM suitable for kids?: 8MM is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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