Thriller 40
2023 · Movie · NR · 89 min · ★ 8.6
This music documentary revisits the creation of a landmark pop album four decades after its release, using archival material, behind-the-scenes moments, and candid interviews. It traces the creative push behind the songs and accompanying videos, highlighting the lasting impact on artists and pop culture.
Also known as Michael Jackson: Thriller 40
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-12-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 89 min
- TMDB rating
- 8.6/10 (112 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you love music history, big pop moments, and behind-the-scenes stories in the vein of Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men or Laurel Canyon; Not for you if you want only brand-new revelations or minimal talking-head commentary.
Pros: rare archival footage; lively artist interviews; track-by-track insights | Cons: familiar material for fans; not enough creator perspective; some moments feel rushed
Themes
- pop star
- music documentary
Cast & crew
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
as Self (archive footage)
Usher
as Self
Mary J. Blige
as Self
Mark Ronson
as Self
Ed Eckstine
as Self
John Branca
as Self
Misty Copeland
as Self
- MF
Matt Forger
as Self
Directed by Nelson George