Michael Jackson films and TV shows, ranked by your taste

Actor · 12 films and 1 TV show on Boxlist

Known for The Greatest Night in Pop, Michael Jackson's Thriller and Thriller 40.

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Starring Michael Jackson

The Greatest Night in Pop
2024 · Film
7.8/10 · TMDB
In 1985, 46 music icons, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder, came together for the most star-studded recording session in history. This is the untold story of the...
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Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983 · Film
8.2/10 · TMDB
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloody-thirsty zombies.
Thriller 40
2023 · Film
8.3/10 · TMDB
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.
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Whitney
2018 · Film
7.5/10 · TMDB
Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
Where to watch:Rent or buy
Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool
2026 · Film
7.6/10 · TMDB
Before the gold chains, mohawk, and Hollywood fame of The A-Team and Rocky III, there was Laurence Tureaud. This is the extraordinary origin story behind one of the most unlikely and beloved icons in entertainment — Mr. T.
This Is It
2009 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDB
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016 · Film
7.2/10 · TMDB
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
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Square One
2019 · Film
9.0/10 · TMDB
An investigation into the original 1993 Michael Jackson allegations brought by the Chandler family.
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Moonwalker
1988 · Film
6.9/10 · TMDB
A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence...
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The Wiz
1978 · Film
6.0/10 · TMDB
Dorothy Gale, a shy kindergarten teacher is swept away to the magic land of Oz where she embarks on a quest to return home
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Men in Black II
2002 · Film
6.3/10 · TMDB
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's...
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Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson
2025 · Film
3.8/10 · TMDB
Explores the personal toll on James Safechuck and Wade Robson after they went public with accusations against pop icon Michael Jackson. The two men continue to seek justice as they face backlash from his global army of fans. With exclusive...
Michael Jackson: The Verdict
2026 · TV
4.8/10 · TMDB
Told by key players who were inside the courtroom, this comprehensive documentary dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.

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