13. 8 Mile (2002)

Eminem brings a promising rap character, Jimmy "B-Rabbit" Smith Jr., to the screen in a gritty drama starring the rapper and released on November 8, 2002, as he battles to channel hip-hop into a street escape. Curtis Hanson directed the film, and it shows Jimmy's struggles with rap competitions, family strife, and self-doubt before ending with a pivotal moment of poetic success. The motion picture shares an authentic portrayal of talent and drive through the performances of Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, and Kim Basinger.
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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew