Michael Jackson's This Is It Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Like You've Never Seen Him Before

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 1, 2009

Michael Jackson's This Is It

Release Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Theaters

Director: Kenny Ortega

Starring: Michael Jackson

PG Documentary 1 hr, 55 m

4.18 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Michael Jackson's "This Is It" will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena. Chronicling the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than one hundred hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing a number of his songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's "This Is It" captures the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he creates and perfects his final show.

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Who stars in Michael Jackson's This Is It – Cast List

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Who is making Michael Jackson's This Is It – Crew List

A look at Michael Jackson's This Is It behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kenny Ortega last helmed High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Untitled Thriller Project.

Director: Kenny Ortega
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Columbia Pictures
Sony BMG Music

Production – What we know about the Michael Jackson's This Is It

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2009

Completed

Changed Michael Jackson's This Is It movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some suggestive choreography and scary images
Runtime: 1 hr, 55 m
Tagline: Like You've Never Seen Him Before
Also known as: Untitled Michael Jackson Project, This Is It
Language: English

Michael Jackson's This Is It Trailers and Clips

Michael Jackson's This Is It

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Michael Jackson's This Is It Release Date: When was the film released?

Michael Jackson's This Is It was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, October 28 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 3,481 theaters.