7 Movies Starring Michael Jackson

The Wiz

The Wiz

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1978-10-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

134 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

5.2 (10000 Reviews)

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Cast:

Writer:

L. Frank Baum (novel)

William F. Brown (book)

Joel Schumacher (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Dorothy, a twenty-four-year-old kindergarten teacher born, raised, and still working in Harlem, is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. She lives a self-imposed sheltered life; she is shy and unfulfilled. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog, Toto. They are transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, where she is informed that the only possible way to find her way back home is through the assistance of the powerful wizard in the Emerald City. As she goes searching for him, she befriends some creatures who are facing problems in life just like her. In their quest to find and get help from the wizard, they also face Evillene, the equally evil sister of Evermean, the wicked witch whom Dorothy inadvertently killed when she arrived in Oz, and who may be their biggest obstacle in achieving their goals.

Michael Jackson: Thriller

Michael Jackson: Thriller

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-12-02

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

13 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

8.6 (10458 Reviews)

Director:

John Landis

Cast:

Writer:

John Landis

Michael Jackson

Fullplot:

Michael Jackson and his date are watching a movie. They leave, and take a shortcut through the graveyard on the way home. Michael turns into a werepanther-type creature, and then later a zombie, as he gets down and funky in a tremendous dance scene to the tune of his song "Thriller."

Moonwalker

Moonwalker

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-10-29

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (11726 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Michael Jackson (story)

David Newman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come Together".

Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special

Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-02-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

110 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.6 (768 Reviews)

Director:

Julie Shaw

Genres:

Documentary

Fullplot:

Martin Bashir conducts a rare interview with Michael Jackson and is given unprecedented access to the reclusive performer's private life.

Michael Jackson Live in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour

Michael Jackson Live in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-06-26

Languages:

English

Countries:

Romania

Runtime:

122 min

IMDB Ratings:

8.9 (1030 Reviews)

Director:

Andrew Morahan

Fullplot:

For over four decades Michael Jackson has been entertaining the world. From his many #1 smash hits to his incredible short films that dominated MTV, Michael is one of the greatest performers of our lifetime. But to truly experience the creativity and genius of Michael Jackson, you must experience him LIVE. Here is your chance! Michael's "Dangerous Tour" was the biggest tour any performer had done in history, breaking his own record from the preceding "Bad Tour." The incredible staging took nearly 3 days to set up and 20 trucks of equipment were shipped between countries on cargo planes, making headlines everywhere it went. The "Dangerous Tour" included 69 concerts reaching over 3.5 MILLION fans. This concert, "Live In Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour," aired on HBO in 1992. The special received the highest TV ratings in the history of HBO and Michael was honored with the Cable Ace Award. The Bucharest Concert was performed on October 1st, 1992 and was broadcast live on radio and shown on TV in over 60 countries around the world. Now, for the first time on digital video, here is the complete concert in all its splendor. Experience the magic of the King Of Pop...

This Is It

This Is It

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-10-28

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

111 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (31947 Reviews)

Director:

Kenny Ortega

Fullplot:

In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge into rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list.

Bad 25

Bad 25

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-10-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

131 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (1293 Reviews)

Director:

Spike Lee

Fullplot:

A documentary on Michael Jackson and the legacy of his record Bad.

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