Michael 2026

Movie · 2h 8m

13+ Ages 12-14

Editor

Excellent

PG-13

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Kendrick Sampson, Joseph David-Jones, Rhyan Hill, Jamal Henderson, Trey Horton, Jessica Sula, Larenz Tate, Laura Harrier, Mike Myers

Drama Music

What's the Story?

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.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Mild

2/5

The film contains no uses of "f_ck." "Sh_t" is used sparingly alongside milder language such as "a_s." A man uses several expletives while threatening someone over the phone.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Mild

2/5

Tobacco and Demerol use appear in the film, along with a verbal reference to illegal drugs

Violence & Scariness Mild

2/5

Violence includes Michael's father hitting him with a belt as a child and his hair catching fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial. Corpses of gang members are briefly shown, and Michael visits a hospital patient covered in burn scars.

Sex, Romance & Nudity None

0/5

None

Diverse Representations Mild

2/5

Flow & Focus Mild

2/5

Positive Role Models Mild

2/5

Products & Purchases Mild

1/5