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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 NowFoxtel Now
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Curtis Hanson

EEminem
Eminem
Jimmy
KBKim Basinger
Kim Basinger
Stephanie
MPMekhi Phifer
Mekhi Phifer
Future
BMBrittany Murphy
Brittany Murphy
Alex
EJEvan Jones
Evan Jones
Cheddar Bob
OMOmar Benson Miller
Omar Benson Miller
Sol George
DWDe'Angelo Wilson
De'Angelo Wilson
DJ IZ
EBEugene Byrd
Eugene Byrd
Wink
TMTaryn Manning
Taryn Manning
Janeane
LH
Larry Hudson
Bouncer
PProof
Proof
Lil'Tic
MB
Mike Bell
Shorty Mike

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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 October 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).