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8 Mile

7.120021h 51mMMovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorCurtis Hanson

WriterScott Silver

ProducersBrian Grazer·Jimmy Iovine

Where to watch

Foxtel Now

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Curtis Hanson

Eminem

Kim Basinger

Mekhi Phifer

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Evan Jones

Omar Benson Miller

Omar Benson Miller

De'Angelo Wilson

De'Angelo Wilson

Eugene Byrd

Taryn Manning

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8 Mile — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 8 Mile?

8 Mile is streaming on Foxtel Now in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 8 Mile on Netflix?

No, 8 Mile is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now.

Is 8 Mile on Amazon Prime Video?

8 Mile isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 8 Mile for free?

8 Mile is available on Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is 8 Mile based on a true story?

Yes — 8 Mile is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).