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8

2020·Movie
1h 39min·NR
IMDb5.2

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home FreeScreamboxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

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8 fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Fear the legend

An old man, fated to collect souls for eternity, seeks atonement after trading his daughter's soul.
Supernatural ThrillerSoul-TradingRedemption QuestDark FantasySpiritual AtonementFolklore InspiredAtmospheric VisualsFamily SacrificeMorality Tale

Crew

Directed by:
Megan Truter, Harold Hölscher, Jonathan Shepherd
Written by:
Harold Hölscher, Hofmeyr Scholtz, Johannes Ferdinand Van Zyl
Produced by:
Jacques Le Roux, Harold Hölscher, Jac Williams
Composed by:
Richard West, James Olivier, Simon Ratcliffe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 8

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Where can I stream 8 legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeScreamboxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeCineverseShout! FactoryTubi TV

8 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 8 worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 8 rated?

NRDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

How long is 8?

1 h 39 min

8 runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is 8 in?

EnglishTswanaXhosa

It was made in English, with some Tswana, Xhosa. Produced in South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch 8?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 8 in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.