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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016): Cast & Ratings

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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall is a 2016 music documentary directed by Spike Lee, starring Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metascore
66
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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Spike Lee
Genres
Music , Documentary
Studio
Showtime
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall About?

The premise of Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall without spoilers.

This documentary explores the remarkable career of Michael Jackson, detailing his evolution from a young talent at Motown Records to the international phenomenon behind the iconic album, Off the Wall. It examines the challenges and triumphs he faced during this pivotal period, showcasing his transition into a global superstar and redefining the landscape of popular music.

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Themes & Keywords

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  • 1970s
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Cast & crew

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Cast

Michael Jackson leads the cast, with Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson. Directed by Spike Lee; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

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From the director

More from Spike Lee

More films directed by Spike Lee, best-rated first: David Byrne’s American Utopia, BlacKkKlansman, Do the Right Thing and Pass Over.

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Ratings

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall.

Michael Jackson From Motown to Off the wall Teaser trailer
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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Michael Jackson ja Off the Wall” and “Michael Jackson útja a Motowntól az Off the Wall-ig”.

Also known as
  • Michael Jackson ja Off the Wall
  • Michael Jackson útja a Motowntól az Off the Wall-ig
  • Michael Jackson: från Motown till Off the Wall
  • Michael Jackson - Naissance d'une légende
  • Michael Jackson. De la Motown a Off the Wall
  • Michael Jackson: Viaggio dalla Motown a Off the Wall
  • 迈克尔·杰克逊的旅程:由摩城到《墙外》
  • Michael Jackson - de unge år

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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall?

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall released?

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall was released on February 5, 2016.

Who directed Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall?

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall was directed by Spike Lee.

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Who is in the cast of Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall?

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall stars Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson, among 10 credited actors.

How is Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall rated?

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall have a post-credit scene?

No. Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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