Michael (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Michael is a 1996 fantasy drama directed by Nora Ephron, starring John Travolta, William Hurt and Andie MacDowell. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $119.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Nora Ephron
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Michael About?
The premise of Michael without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two journalists from a Chicago tabloid, along with an angel expert, are sent to Iowa to investigate a woman who insists she shares her home with an angel named Michael. They discover her claim is true, but Michael is far from the benevolent figure they expected. He smokes, drinks, and uses colorful language, challenging their preconceived notions. Michael agrees to travel with them back to Chicago, and this journey will profoundly change their lives.
Michael Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reporter
- angel
- road trip
- on the road
- death
- small town
- song
- brawl
- tabloid reporter
- reanimation
- motel
- dancing
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- christmas
- chicago illinois
- miracle
- love
- dog
- character name in title
- wings
- freeze frame
- old woman
- songwriting
- sugar
- kiss
- court
- singing
- tough guy
- apology
- waitress
- female judge
- building collapse
- dog hit by a truck
- aspiring songwriter
- sleeping standing up
- tabloid
- archangel michael
- iowa
- jail
- funeral
- flat tire
- diner
- bull
- pie
- bare chested male
- breakfast
- christmas tree
- cornflakes
- jukebox
- newlywed couple
- singing in a car
Michael Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with William Hurt and Andie MacDowell. Directed by Nora Ephron.
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Director Nora Ephron
Michael Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Michael 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 57% User score
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Michael Plot Summary
What happens in Michael from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Michael, portrayed by John Travolta, is far from a conventional archangel. He exemplifies the liberty an angel might experience while coexisting with humans, perfectly aligning with the tagline: “He’s an angel, not a saint.” The story follows two journalists, Frank Quinlan, played by William Hurt, and his more innocent counterpart, Huey Driscoll, as they work for a tabloid in Chicago. When Quinlan receives an intriguing letter from a resident of a quaint Iowa town, Pansy Milbank, who claims to have an angel living in her home, the duo and the reluctant angel expert, Andie MacDowell, decides to investigate.
Full summary
The whole story of Michael, scene by scene
Michael Box Office
Michael grossed $119.7 million worldwide. $95.3 million came from the US and Canada and $24.4 million (20%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$119.7M
- US & Canada
- $95.3M
- International
- $24.4M
Michael Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Michael.
How Well Do You Know Michael?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the tagline used to describe Michael in the film?
Cars in Michael
27 cars on screen, including the 1976 Chevrolet Impala Wagon and the 1983 Chevrolet C-10.
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1976 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Main role -
1983 Chevrolet C-10 Important role -
1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Michael Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Michael - Er ist ein Engel” and “Michael - Er ist ein Engel kein Heiliger”.
- Also known as
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- Michael - Er ist ein Engel
- Michael - Er ist ein Engel kein Heiliger
- Michael - Er ist ein Engel... kein Heiliger
- Michael - Er ist ein Engel, kein Heiliger
- Майкл
- מייקל
- Майкъл
- Anjo e Sedutor
- L'archange
- Michael - en engel, ikke en helgen
- Mikael
- Μιχαήλ
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- Majkl
- マイケル
- 天使不设防
- 마이클
- Mykolas
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Movies Like Michael
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Angels Sing, Life with Mikey and Michael and Madonna.
Michael FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Michael, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Michael?
Michael runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Michael released?
Michael was released on December 25, 1996.
Who directed Michael?
Michael was directed by Nora Ephron.
More films by Nora Ephron Who is in the cast of Michael?
Michael stars John Travolta, William Hurt and Andie MacDowell.
How much did Michael make at the box office?
Michael grossed $119.7 million worldwide ($95.3 million domestic, $24.4 million international).
How is Michael rated?
Michael has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Michael have a post-credit scene?
No. Michael has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Michael in?
The original language of Michael is Tamil.
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