Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011 · Movie · PG · 149 min · ★ 8.1 · 76% critics
This feature-length tribute explores the life and legacy of one of the world’s most famous entertainers. It combines fresh interviews with family members, friends, and music legends to offer a personal look at his rise, artistry, and impact.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-11-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 149 min
- Critic score
- 76/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.1/10 (184 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a tribute that celebrates a global music icon through family stories and interviews with fellow legends; Not for you if you want a deeply critical or highly revealing portrait.
Pros: rare family interviews; celebrates iconic legacy; broad music perspective | Cons: familiar tribute format; limited fresh surprises; uneven focus
Cast & crew
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
- DG
David Gest
as Self
David Gest
as Self
Tito Jackson
as Self
Rebbie Jackson
as Self
Katherine Jackson
as Self
Frank DiLeo
as Self
- JT
J. Randy Taraborrelli
as Self
Whitney Houston
as Self
- FP
Freda Payne
as Self
Directed by Andrew Eastel