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Thriller 40

  • 2023
  • 1h 30m
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7.9/10
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Michael Jackson in Thriller 40 (2023)
Follows the making of "Thriller", the Michael Jackson's record-breaking album.
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Follows the making of Michael Jackson's record-breaking album "Thriller".Follows the making of Michael Jackson's record-breaking album "Thriller".Follows the making of Michael Jackson's record-breaking album "Thriller".

  • Director
    • Nelson George
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Rick Baker
    • Steve Barron
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    • Director
      • Nelson George
    • Stars
      • Michael Jackson
      • Rick Baker
      • Steve Barron
    • 21User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Rick Baker
    Rick Baker
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Steve Barron
    Steve Barron
    • Self
    Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. Blige
    • Self
    David Bowie
    David Bowie
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    John Branca
    John Branca
    • Self
    James Brown
    James Brown
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Misty Copeland
    Misty Copeland
    • Self
    Ed Eckstine
    • Self
    Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Matt Forger
    • Self
    Myles Frost
    Myles Frost
    • Self
    Kelly Frydman
    Kelly Frydman
    • Self
    Polo G
    Polo G
    • Self
    Nelson George
    Nelson George
    • Self
    Mark J. Goodman
    Mark J. Goodman
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Alan Hunter
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Nelson George
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    • Trivia
      Special Screen was held in different cities around the world on the actual 40th anniversary day of the Thriller album release.
    • Quotes

      Usher: And bring all of these elements together... dance and choreography and theatrical moments and the feeling, you know, like a musical, damn near. The magic of it... each track was better than the next. It was in your brain, and everybody knew it.

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    10/10

    The rare footage is breathtaking

    Looove this documentary so much.. firstly the amazing and beautiful never before seen interviews and footage of Michael as he creates the biggest selling album of all time is worth watching this documentary...from stunning footage of the victory tour to Michael recording the girl is mine with Paul McCartney we final get a glimpsed into the making of the greatest selling album .. a must watch for everyone The only negative is they Should of just had more footage of Michael instead of people talking about him.. beautifully showed the magic of Michael and why he is so loved !!!.. We love u more Michael...
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    • Dec 2, 2023
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    • Release date
      • December 2, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • スリラー40
    • Production companies
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      • Estate of Michael Jackson
      • Sony Music Entertainment
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      1 hour 30 minutes

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