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8 Mile

7.120021h 51mRMovieDramaMusic

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

YouTube TV

Availability shown for United States · 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

Larry Hudson

Proof

Mike Bell

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8 Mile — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 8 Mile?

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

Is 8 Mile on Netflix?

No, 8 Mile is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV.

Is 8 Mile on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch 8 Mile for free?

8 Mile is available on YouTube TV in United States, 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).