Thriller 40
“The album that changed it all.”
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
Where to watch Thriller 40 in United States
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Where is Thriller 40 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro tv+, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Thriller 40
Thriller 40 is a 2023 English-language documentary and music film directed by Nelson George. The cast is led by Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 8.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Thriller 40 was produced by Company Name and Optimum Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 2, 2023, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Nelson George
- Release date
- December 2, 2023
- OTT release
- December 2, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Company Name, Optimum Productions
Thriller 40 cast & crew
Thriller 40 was directed by Nelson George.
The cast features 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, and Mark Ronson as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tyler Strickland, cinematography is by Justin Kane, and it was produced by John Branca and Colin Hanks.
Is Thriller 40 worth watching?
Thriller 40 holds an audience score of 8.6/10 from 112 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, Thriller 40 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Thriller 40
Thriller 40 isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 2, 2023.
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 Thriller 40
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Usher
Self
Mary J. Blige
Self
Mark Ronson
Self
Ed Eckstine
Self
John Branca
Self
Misty Copeland
Self
Matt Forger
Self
Myles Frost
Self
Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Self
Thriller 40 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thriller 40 in United States?
Thriller 40 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 Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Thriller 40 in?
Thriller 40 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thriller 40?
Thriller 40 runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Thriller 40 rated?
Thriller 40 is rated NR. It holds a 8.6/10 audience score from 112 ratings.
▸When did Thriller 40 release on OTT?
Thriller 40 became available digitally on December 2, 2023.
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