8(2012)
An unconstitutional proposition. An unprecedented decision. An all-star cast.
8 Synopsis
Live chronicle of the landmark federal trial of California's Prop. 8 using the actual court transcripts and first-hand interviews.
8 (2012) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Rob Reiner, released on March 3, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Kevin Bacon, Matt Bomer, George Clooney and Chris Colfer. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Writers:
- Dustin Lance Black
- Status:
- Released
8 (2012) Trailer
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8 Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for 8.
"8" Trailer: Long Version
Trailer
"8": A Play about the Fight for Marriage Equality
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8 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kevin Bacon
as Charles J. Cooper
Matt Bomer
as Jeff Zarrillo
George Clooney
as David Boies
Chris Colfer
as Ryan Kendall
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Sandy Stier
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
as Ilan Meyer
Cleve Jones
as Evan Wolfson
Christine Lahti
as Kris Perry
Jane Lynch
as Maggie Gallagher
Matthew Morrison
as Paul Katami
Rory O'Malley
as Gregory M. Herek
Jansen Panettiere
as Elliot Perry
Key crew
Directed by Rob Reiner, written by Dustin Lance Black.
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8 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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8 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 8 online?
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Who stars in 8?
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The main cast of 8 (2012) includes Kevin Bacon, Matt Bomer, George Clooney, Chris Colfer and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film was directed by Rob Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 8 released?
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8 was released on March 3, 2012 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is 8 worth watching?
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8 (2012) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 8?
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Yes. The official 8 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.