20262h 8mDir. Antoine Fuqua

Michael

Name: Michael
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 2026-04-22
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones

“Discover the making of a king.”

MusicDrama

5.0 / 5.0

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1st Half: 5.0 ★vs2nd Half: 5.0 ★

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The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

Starring:Jaafar Jackson,Colman Domingo,Nia Long,Juliano Krue Valdi,KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Featured Cast

(12 actors)

Jaafar Jackson

Michael

Colman Domingo

Joseph Jackson

Nia Long

Katherine Jackson

Juliano Krue Valdi

Young Michael

KeiLyn Durrel Jones

Bill Bray

Miles Teller

John Branca

Larenz Tate

Berry Gordy

Laura Harrier

Suzanne de Passe

Mike Myers

Walter Yetnikoff

Kendrick Sampson

Quincy Jones

Trey Horton

Marlon Jackson

Rhyan Hill

Tito Jackson

Key Production Crew

Director

Antoine Fuqua

Screenplay & Writers

John Logan

Cinematography

Dion Beebe

Original Score

Lior Rosner, Michael Jackson

Producers

John Branca, John McClain, Graham King

Film Details

Budget$250,000,000

Box Office Revenue$1,028,703,388

Original Languageen

Production Studios

LionsgateGK FilmsOptimum Productions

Keywords & Themes

#child abuse#sibling relationship#1970s#abusive father#ambition#biography#based on true story#singer#period drama#music history

Community Reviews & Logs

Aniket Shukla @aniket11

Oct 13, 2026

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5.0

“i believe music can change the world. spread love, joy, and peace. that is what i want the world to feel… magic!” There’s something almost spiritual about watching Michael directed by Antoine Fuqua. It doesn’t just p...

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