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Moonwalker

  • 19881988
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 33m
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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
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17K
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POPULARITY
8,849
193
  • Directors
    • Jerry Kramer
    • Colin Chilvers(segment Smooth Criminal)
  • Writers
    • Michael Jackson(story)
    • David Newman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Jackson
    • Joe Pesci
    • Sean Lennon
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  • 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
    • 108User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Michael Jackson, Sean Lennon, Brandon Quintin Adams, and Kelley Parker in Moonwalker (1988)
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    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
    • Michael
    Joe Pesci
    Joe Pesci
    • Mr. Big
    Sean Lennon
    Sean Lennon
    • Sean
    Kelley Parker
    Kelley Parker
    • Katie
    • (as Kellie Parker)
    Brandon Quintin Adams
    Brandon Quintin Adams
    • Zeke
    • (as Brandon Adams)
    Jeff Adkins
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    • (as Jeffry Adkins)
    Patrick Alan
    Patrick Alan
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Brenda Barrett
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Scott Benson
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Bonnie Beutler
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Lindell Blake
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Kim Blank
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Shelby Brown
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Geron Canidate
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Cindera Che
    Cindera Che
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Chris Coaley
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Gary Coburn
    • Dancer (segment "Smooth Criminal")
    Raphael Douglas
    • 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
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    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 reviews108

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    Not a "film" but a collection of musical moments....
    If you are a Michael Jackson fan, this is a MUST!!

    But for those of you who are not big fans, (LIKE THE REVIEWER BEFORE ME) you will not appreciate it.

    It has no real story, except for the main chunk in the middle which has a bit of a plot, but it's pretty ridiculous.

    I'll use this example: When you watch an old school Kung-Fu movie from Asia....do you watch it for the acting, style and plot??

    Normally NO!! You watch it for the amazing un-CGI Martial Arts.

    The same applies to this film....you're watching it for the magic that is Michael Jackson. From the opening (and breathtaking) Man in the Mirror, to the retrospective of his work from the J5 to 1987, to the complete reenactment of the "Bad" video with LITTLE KIDS!!

    The story in the center is pretty contrived and is basically there to tell the story around the Smooth Criminal video. I believe that Michael just used this opportunity to play and have fun with different types of special effects (CGI, claymation, etc...)

    Like I said, If you love Michael as I do..GET IT!!
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    • Jul 12, 2004

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 1988 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Badder
    • 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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