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8MM (1999): movie guide
8MM (1999) is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery running about 123 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 2,434 votes. Notable cast includes Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1999-02-26
- Runtime: 123 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1999-02-26
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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.
Cast highlights
8MM features Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Anthony Heald, Chris Bauer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1999-02-26. Runtime: 123 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (2,434 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover 8MM on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse 8MM, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is 8MM?
- 8MM is listed as Thriller, Crime, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is 8MM?
- 8MM runs about 123 minutes.
- Who stars in 8MM?
- Cast highlights include Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Anthony Heald, Chris Bauer.
- Does Cinema Box stream 8MM?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track 8MM?
- Open the 8MM page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
