8MM (1999)
8MM is a 1999 thriller movie directed by Joel Schumacher, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix and James Gandolfini.
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.
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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.
When was 8MM released?
8MM was released on 26 February 1999.
How long is 8MM?
8MM runs 2h 3m.
Who made 8MM?
8MM was directed by Joel Schumacher.
Where can I watch 8MM?
8MM is available on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and YouTube.
Where to watch 8MM
Stream: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube
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