This Is It(2009)
Like You've Never Seen Him Before
This Is It Synopsis
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
This Is It (2009) is a music and documentary film directed by Kenny Ortega, released on October 28, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Kenny Ortega and Dorian Holley. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,101 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenny Ortega
- Writers:
- Kenny Ortega, Michael Jackson
- Producers:
- Paul Gongaware, John Meglen, Kenny Ortega
- Composer:
- Michael Bearden
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, AEG Live, Optimum Productions
- Budget:
- $60,000,000
- Revenue:
- $261,200,000
- Status:
- Released
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This Is It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Jackson
as Self
Orianthi
as Self
Kenny Ortega
as Self
Dorian Holley
as Self
Patrick Woodroffe
as Self
- Bashiri Johnson
Bashiri Johnson
as Self
- Mo Pleasure
Mo Pleasure
as Self
- Jonathan Moffett
Jonathan Moffett
as Self
- Tommy Organ
Tommy Organ
as Self
- Jasmine Alveran
Jasmine Alveran
as Self
Mekia Cox
as Self (dancer)
Timor Steffens
as Self (dancer)
Key crew
Directed by Kenny Ortega, written by Kenny Ortega and Michael Jackson, produced by Paul Gongaware, John Meglen and Kenny Ortega.
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This Is It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,101 ratings.
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This Is It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is It online?
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This Is It (2009) is available to stream on YouTube TV, Sundance Now and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in This Is It?
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The main cast of This Is It (2009) includes Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Kenny Ortega, Dorian Holley and Patrick Woodroffe. The film was directed by Kenny Ortega. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is It released?
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This Is It was released on October 28, 2009 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is This Is It worth watching?
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This Is It (2009) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for This Is It?
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