Violence: A lot of fighting, and a person accidentally shoots themselves with a gun. But in all the scenes where someone pulls out a gun (except for one time with a paint gun) they get told to put it away. Sex: A lot of very graphic scenes. Language: Very bad. Commercialism: Barney is seen on TV. Car brand names are said. Scene with groceries, but I don't remember what brands were shown. Eminem is the actor, and his music is all over. It's basically a movie about him, so yeah. Drugs/Drinking: Some smoking, and a woman seems drunk but no drinking is shown. Message: Positive message. Eminem is living in an icky environment but he tries to make it through by not losing sight of his dream and being kind to people who are kind to him. He's very nice to his little sister and is constantly trying to get away from all the negativity. Role Models: Eminem is a very good role model, but most of the others in the movie are very bad ones.
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8 Mile
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Eminem's edgy, graphic quasi-biopic.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About 8 Mile
Parents need to know that the movie is rated R for nonstop profanity, violence, drug references, and very explicit sexual references and situations. Characters vandalize and burn down an abandoned house, and a character accidentally shoots himself. There's a reference to child rape. Eminem's character has an unstable mother who's living with a boyfriend his age, and she speaks to her son in very inappropriate ways about her sexual relationship. Some viewers will be upset by the neglect of the main character's sister, a little girl who witnesses violence, family fights, a mother who drinks and has sex with a young man, and other abusive situations.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what changed in Rabbit's life to give him the guts to perform. Why was his willingness to insult himself before anyone else could a show of strength that was more devastating to his opponent than an attack could be? Why did Future support Rabbit? Why did Rabbit support Bob? Families can also discuss the way the movie makes clear that having sex with someone shouldn't be confused with thinking that you know the person or that you have a relationship. What were the signs that Alex was more interested in her career than in getting to know Rabbit? Last but not least, how do you feel about Eminem's lyrics? Why do you think they've been so popular with both teenagers and critics?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
i loved this movie and the sound track 2
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Great Movie
This is not what everyone thinks, its not about eminem (hes just in it). Overall, the main thing to watch out for was the swearing (many f-words). The next thing is a brief sex scene and situations (no nudity). Then there is a scene where someone gets shot and another where they get beat up. Overall it was a great movie
I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Perfect for Adults
Amazing movie but has everything in it. violence sex tons of profanity and drugs/alchohol. Keep away from kids. 5/5 :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
BRILIANT MOVING FANTASTIC DRAMA
AFTER WATCHING THIS EVEN IF YOU DON'T LIKE EMINEM YOU WILL ADMIRE HIM FOR HIS TRUE TALENT AFTER WATCHING THIS. ANOTHER SUPRISE EMINEM CAN ACT IN A SHOCKING PERFORMANCE THAT DESERVED AN OSCAR. YOU WILL CRY AND CHEER SOMETHING VERY FEW INSPIRATIONAL DRAMA'S DO THESE DAYS AVOIDING MOST OF THE CLICHES TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL TRUE TO LIFE MOVING DRAMA. SURE THE MOVING HAS NONSTOP PROFANITY BUT IF YOU LISTENED TO ONE EMINEM ALBUM OU UNDERSTANT THAT THERE TRYIN TO E TRUE TO HIM. PS YOU WILL CRY DURING THE FIGHT SCENE BETWEEN EMINEM AND HIS MOTHER'S ABUSIVE BOYFRIEND SIMPLY BECAUSE IT'S IN FRONT OF A LITTLE GIRL PLAYED BY EMINEM'S DAUGHTER
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
good movie
its a very powerful movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
good movie
its a very powerful movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Really?
Psh..really? This movie in inappropriate for kids all ages? I don't think so, I think kids like.....13+ should be able to watch it. JEEZ...it's not that bad.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
8 Mile
8 Mile was an entertaining movie for huge rap fans only. Parents note that it is set in the ghetto and if they want to fast forward it is fine.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A Must See
This Movie is appropriate for all ages
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Great movie!
Okay, first of all, it's a great movie. Second of all, as one person said, this is not about Eminem's life. Third of all, as one person said, Eminem does have a stunning performance. The violence wasn't even scary, and it was very funny!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
ok, new flash!
Ok, I like Eminem as a rapper, some of his music is comical, while some is more serious; but this movie IS NOT a depiction of his life. This is for the most part a fictisious story. I think people need to not judge the movie nessasarily by the false life it portrays, but by the actual talent in the film. Over all it is a good movie, it does have strong launguage that parents will object to, even though kids heard launguage like this in middle school all the time.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good movie.
I saw this when I was 12. I liked it then and I like it now. Sure, there's cursing and all, but it adds to the setting. At first I didn't like the ending, but then I liked it afterward, it would have been better than cliff-hangers. I wouldn't let a kid under 14 watch it though, unless they were really mature. Still a really good movie.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Beware
Horrible
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Where's the ending?
so i'm watching the movie, thinking it not all that bad (but easily could have been improved) then all of a suden it over. and im like what the hell is there a nother disk or something? it just ended. i thought it would have at least gone to where he had the kid. and now 50cent has his movie coming out i just hope its not like em's was like i love him and all but after waatching that i was all like what the hell was he thinking
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
fantastic!!!!
well for starters i heard that this movie is not eminem's life.But anyway i think that teens should be able to see this movie because it brings up alot of topics for parents to talk to their kids about i would recomend this movie to any teenager.I am not just sayin this because i am an eminem fan but i think it is a great movie and eminem fan or not this is still a great movie.
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| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 50% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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