Michael
“Discover the making of a king.”
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.
Where to watch Michael in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At Home
PlexClick a service to open Michael there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Michael streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Filmin Plus |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Michael
Michael is a 2026 English-language music and drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua. The cast is led by Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Michael was produced by Lionsgate, GK Films, and Optimum Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 22, 2026, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $250 million, it went on to gross $934 million worldwide.
- Director
- Antoine Fuqua
- Writers
- John Logan
- Release date
- April 22, 2026
- OTT release
- June 9, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $250 million
- Box office
- $934 million
- Production
- Lionsgate, GK Films, Optimum Productions
Michael cast & crew
Michael was directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan.
The cast features Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson, Colman Domingo as Joseph Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi as Young Michael Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branca, and KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Bill Bray.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lior Rosner, cinematography is by Dion Beebe, and it was produced by John Branca and Graham King.
Is Michael worth watching?
Michael holds an audience score of 8.7/10 from 2,689 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed music films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and drama, Michael is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Michael
Michael isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 9, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Michael
Jaafar Jackson
Michael Jackson
Colman Domingo
Joseph Jackson
Nia Long
Katherine Jackson
Juliano Krue Valdi
Young Michael Jackson
Miles Teller
John Branca
KeiLyn Durrel Jones
Bill Bray
Kendrick Sampson
Quincy Jones
Joseph David-Jones
Jackie Jackson
Rhyan Hill
Tito Jackson
Jamal Henderson
Jermaine Jackson
Trey Horton
Marlon Jackson
Jessica Sula
LaToya Jackson
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Michael — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Michael in United States?
Michael is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Michael in?
Michael is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Michael?
Michael runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is Michael rated?
Michael is rated PG-13. It holds a 8.7/10 audience score from 2,689 ratings.
▸When did Michael release on OTT?
Michael became available digitally on June 9, 2026.
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