Eighth Grade
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Eighth Grade

Based on the most awkward year of your life.

Audio Tracks:English

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Bo Burnham

Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school — the end of her thus far disastrous eighth grade year — before she begins high school.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Eighth Grade.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Bo Burnham

Screenplay / Writers

Bo Burnham

Executive Producers

Scott Rudin, Lila Yacoub, Christopher Storer

Original Score

Anna Meredith

Cinematography

Andrew Wehde

Film Editing

Jennifer Lilly

Production Design

Sam Lisenco

Costume Styling

Mitchell Travers

Production Studios & Global Distribution
A24US
Scott Rudin ProductionsUS
IAC FilmsUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
A24On-Location Independent Cinematic Stages
Scott Rudin ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
IAC FilmsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2015 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2016 - 2017 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2017 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

January 19, 2018

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Eighth Grade. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Elsie Fisher's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Eighth Grade, Elsie Fisher underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Josh Hamilton. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Bo Burnham concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Eighth Grade, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($13.5M Gross)

Eighth Grade conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $13.5 Million against an estimated $2.0 Million production budget (6.8x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Eighth Grade was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$2.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$13.5 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

6.8x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Eighth Grade

Where was Eighth Grade filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Eighth Grade was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as A24, Scott Rudin Productions, IAC Films. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Eighth Grade?

The ensemble features Elsie Fisher as Kayla Day, Josh Hamilton as Mark Day, Emily Robinson as Olivia, Jake Ryan as Gabe, under the visionary direction of Bo Burnham.

Where can I stream Eighth Grade online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Eighth Grade (2018) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Eighth Grade?

Eighth Grade is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.