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Moonwalker

  • 19881988
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
17K
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Michael Jackson, Sean Lennon, Brandon Quintin Adams, and Kelley Parker in Moonwalker (1988)
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Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruth... Read allAnthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.Anthology movie by, and starring, Michael Jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling "Bad" album with a fantasy tale of Michael's confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as Mr. Big.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Jerry Kramer
    • Colin Chilvers(segment Smooth Criminal)
  • Writers
    • Michael Jackson(story)
    • David Newman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Joe Pesci
    • Sean Lennon
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Jerry Kramer
    • Colin Chilvers(segment Smooth Criminal)
  • Writers
    • Michael Jackson(story)
    • David Newman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Joe Pesci
    • Sean Lennon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 104User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Moonwalker
    Trailer 1:37
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    Top cast

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    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Michaelas Michael
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Mr. Bigas Mr. Big
    Sean Lennon
    Sean Lennon
    • Seanas Sean
    Kelley Parker
    Kelley Parker
    • Katieas Katie
    Brandon Quintin Adams
    Brandon Quintin Adams
    • Zekeas Zeke
    • (as Brandon Adams)
    Jeff Adkins
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    • (as Jeffry Adkins)
    Patrick Alan
    Patrick Alan
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Brenda Barrett
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Scott Benson
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Bonnie Beutler
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Lindell Blake
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Kim Blank
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Shelby Brown
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Geron Canidate
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Cindera Che
    Cindera Che
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Chris Coaley
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Gary Coburn
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Raphael Douglas
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")as Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    • Directors
      • Jerry Kramer
      • Colin Chilvers(segment Smooth Criminal)
    • Writers
      • Michael Jackson(story) (segment Smooth Criminal)
      • David Newman(screenplay) (segment Smooth Criminal)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come Together". —Tony Meier
    child in perilone word titlemichael jackson characterintergenerational friendshipsuper villain19 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Movie Like No Other
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Fantasy
      • Music
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      While filming the scene outside the night club of Brandon Adams dancing, Michael Jackson sat just out of camera range, cracking up uncontrollably.
    • Goofs
      When Michael is taking off the rabbit costume, he pulls down the pants and he has no gloves on, although the next thing you see him take off are the gloves. When he takes off the mask, the gloves are back on. He also has no tape around his fingers when he's taking off the costume, but he has it on when he has the dance-off with Spike (the rabbit, come-to-life), although it is on his fingers when he puts the mask with the other clothes.
    • Quotes

      Young Michael: What is he wearing?

      Agent: A Prince t-shirt and red sneakers.

      Young Michael: *Prince* t-shirt?

    • Alternate versions
      MTV and VH1 have shown this film many times, and although it isn't a long film they have cut it, specifically the "Smooth Criminal" segment (the showpiece of the film): The dance segment in Club 30's is heavily edited, as is the scene where the kids' dog is returned to them by Michael's manager (leaving one plot question unanswered!) The "Come Together" performance is also shorter. The more recent VH1 Rock and Roll Picture Show airings cut the film down even more, most noticably in the Retrospective sequence.
    • Connections
      Edited from Michael Jackson: Speed Demon (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      ABC
      Written by The Corporation
      Performed by The Jackson 5

    User reviews104

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Music and dance
    If you see this movie, you know you will see an extense video-clip of popular music. But you will find more. Incredible FX, great music and a nice time to enjoy with your kids. If you compare this movie, you have to remember is a pop extravaganza. Clips of "Man In The Mirror", "Leave Me Alone", "Smooth Criminal" and Beatles' "Come Together".
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    • Perdomovie
    • Sep 18, 2001

    FAQ1

    • What are the differences between the European Blu-ray Version and the Uncensored Version?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Michael Jackson: Moonwalker
    • Filming locations
      • Brownstone Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • MJJ Productions
      • Ultimate Productions
      • Will Vinton Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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