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Is Michael (2026) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Michael? 128 min. Michael (2026) has a TMDB audience score of 8.6/10 from 4,627 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a music and drama film rated PG-13, 128 min. In the US it is on Starz with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music.
Tagline: Discover the making of a king.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.6/10 (4,627 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Music, Drama |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Length | 128 min |
| Release | 2026-04-22 |
| Themes TMDB tags | child abuse, sibling relationship, 1970s, abusive father, ambition, biography |
| People | Directed by Antoine Fuqua. Starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Starz |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Plex |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 4,627 voters landed at 8.6/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Starz)
If you like it, try
- Back to Black (2024), TMDB 6.7/10
- Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022), TMDB 7.0/10
- Judy (2019), TMDB 6.7/10
- La Bamba (1987), TMDB 7.3/10
Questions
Is Michael worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.6/10 across 4,627 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Michael?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Starz with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Plex. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Michael?
128 min.
What is Michael rated?
It carries a PG-13 rating in the US.
Who is in Michael?
Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.