8mm (film)

This article is about the 1999 motion picture. For the film type, see 8 mm film. For other uses, see 8 mm (disambiguation).

8mm
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJoel Schumacher
Written byAndrew Kevin Walker
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobert Elswit
Edited byMark Stevens
Music byMychael Danna
Production
company
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release dates
  • February 19, 1999 (1999-02-19) (BIFF)
  • February 26, 1999 (1999-02-26) (United States)
  • April 1, 1999 (1999-04-01) (Germany)
Running time
123 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • Germany
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million
Box office$96.6 million

8mm is a 1999 crime thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. A German–American co-production, the film stars Nicolas Cage as a private investigator who delves into the world of snuff films. Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, and Anthony Heald appear in supporting roles.

Despite being selected for the Golden Bear and receiving standing ovations from audiences at the Berlin International Film Festival, the film received mostly negative reviews from critics due to its excessively violent and disturbing content. However, it was a moderate box office success.

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