Michael
Discover the making of a king.
2026 • 128 min • Music · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 100 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
- 87 Audience · 3879 · 40%
The film explores the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson, from his early days with the Jackson Five to his rise as a global music icon. It delves into his off-stage experiences and the ambition that drove his legendary career, featuring some of his most iconic performances.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Depiction of child abuse, including physical and emotional harm by a parent.
- Some instances of mature language.
- Brief mentions of substance use in the context of adult lives.
What it models well
- Perseverance and talent
- Pursuit of artistic vision
- Family bonds and challenges
Talk about it after
- The complex relationship between fame and personal life
- Dealing with difficult family dynamics
- The impact of ambition on a creative career
- How childhood experiences shape adulthood
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Michael. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Antoine Fuqua • Crew: John Logan
Trailers & clips
Michael is the HIGHEST grossing biopic of all time and has crossed $1B WORLDWIDE
Watch at Home June 9th
The dance moves that changed the world.
Watch Jaafar Jackson master the moves for Michael...
Michael has audiences singing and dancing in cinemas! What is your favourite scene?
Throwback to when Michael took over Berlin...
Day one on the set of MICHAEL.
On the Set of Michael
Reviewer notes
Recommended7/10. Entertaining but basic. Nothing new but it's great for beginners of Michael Jackson's catalog. Except there's a lot more info on the great Bubbles. If there is a Part 2, definitely more of Bubbles please.
Recommended_**A FABULOUS CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE**_ No matter how many times you watch it, the movie gets even better if you're a Michael Jackson fan. It offers a fast-paced look at the early life of the King of Pop without making it rushed. Basically tells how he became the King of Pop and what it took him to become that famous globally, including the abuse by his father and struggles with his lost childhood and appearance.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI super duper enjoyed the movie. It really brought back the Michael Jackson back from the grave. The fans of the whole wide world loved it. Antoine Fuqua did an excellent job not bringing the controversial of Michael Jackson. Just focusing uprising to the fame. I don't care what the critics say. Go and watch the movie yourself. Jaafar Jackson & Colman Domingo did excellent in the movie. my rating for the movie 9.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersGiven the whole slew of Jackson's involved in this stylish production, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed by the hollowness of the whole thing. Certainly Jaafar Jackson has something of his uncle's charm and childlike vulnerability, but were we not to have known he was a member of the actual family then I'm not sure I'd have been that convinced by his acting characterisation away from the dance floor.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.7/10 (3,879)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $250,000,000
- Box office
- $1,016,068,388
- Franchise
- Michael Collection
- IMDb
- tt11378946
- Official site
- michael.movie
