---
title: "8"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/8-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 605802
imdb_id: "tt7320482"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 91
content_rating: "NR"
---

# 8 (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/8-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in the United States on October 18, 2019, the horror film 8 runs for one hour and thirty-nine minutes and carries an NR rating. The film follows an old man who is fated to collect souls for eternity. After trading his daughter's soul, he seeks atonement. The movie features a runtime of 1h 39m and is classified under the horror genre. Additional details regarding the cast, crew, or specific plot developments beyond the central premise are not provided in the source material.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Harold Hölscher
- **Networks / Studios**: Man Makes a Picture

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tshamano Sebe** as *Lazarus*
- **Inge Beckmann** as *Sarah*
- **Keita Luna** as *Mary*
- **Garth Breytenbach** as *William*
- **Chris April** as *Obara*
- **Luxolo Ndabeni** as *Suno*
- **Owam Amey** as *Vuyiswa*
- **Sindiwe Magona** as *Suno's Mother*
- **Graham Clarke** as *William's Father*
- **Eve Maxagazo** as *Uthuli*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch 8 online?
8 is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is 8 worth watching?
8 holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 91 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie 8 and when was it released?
8 is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed 8?
8 was directed by Harold Hölscher.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [8 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/605802)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*