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8MM

Seen it?

1999 | 123 min | Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Berlin award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $97 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 387K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joel Schumacher

  • Nicolas CageTom Welles
  • Joaquin PhoenixMax California
  • James GandolfiniEddie Poole
  • Peter StormareDino Velvet
  • Anthony HealdLongdale
  • Chris BauerMachine
  • Catherine KeenerAmy Welles
  • Myra CarterMrs. Christian
  • Amy MortonMrs. Mathews
  • Norman ReedusWarren Anderson