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Michael

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
43K
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John Travolta in Michael (1996)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Fantasy

Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
43K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nora Ephron
  • Writers
    • Peter Dexter(story)
    • Jim Quinlan(story)
    • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Andie MacDowell
    • William Hurt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nora Ephron
  • Writers
    • Peter Dexter(story)
    • Jim Quinlan(story)
    • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Andie MacDowell
    • William Hurt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 126User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Michael
    Trailer 0:31
    Michael

    Photos42

    John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, and Jean Stapleton in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta, William Hurt, Andie MacDowell, and Robert Pastorelli in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta, William Hurt, Andie MacDowell, and Robert Pastorelli in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    Nora Ephron in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    William Hurt in Michael (1996)
    William Hurt and Andie MacDowell in Michael (1996)
    William Hurt in Michael (1996)
    Andie MacDowell in Michael (1996)

    Top cast

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Michaelas Michael
    Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell
    • Dorothy Wintersas Dorothy Winters
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Frank Quinlanas Frank Quinlan
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Vartan Maltas Vartan Malt
    Robert Pastorelli
    Robert Pastorelli
    • Huey Driscollas Huey Driscoll
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Pansy Milbankas Pansy Milbank
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Judge Esther Newbergas Judge Esther Newberg
    Wallace Langham
    Wallace Langham
    • Bruce Craddockas Bruce Craddock
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Anitaas Anita
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Brideas Bride
    Tom Hodges
    Tom Hodges
    • Groomas Groom
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    • Evieas Evie
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Italian Waiteras Italian Waiter
    Calvin Trillin
    Calvin Trillin
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Donald J. Lee Jr.
    • Court Bailiffas Court Bailiff
    JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
    JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
    • Tammyas Tammy
    David Harrod
    • Malas Mal
    Jane Lanier
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    • Director
      • Nora Ephron
    • Writers
      • Peter Dexter(story) (screenplay)
      • Jim Quinlan(story) (screenplay)
      • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Frank Quinlan and Huey Driscoll, two reporters from a Chicago-based tabloid, along with Dorothy Winters, an 'angel expert', are asked to travel to rural Iowa to investigate a claim from an old woman that she shares her house with a real, live archangel named Michael. Upon arrival, they see that her claims are true - but Michael is not what they expected: he smokes, drinks beer, has a very active libido and has a rather colourful vocabulary. In fact, they would never believe it were it not for the two feathery wings protruding from his back. Michael agrees to travel to Chicago with the threesome, but what they don't realise is that the journey they are about to undertake will change their lives forever. —Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>
    • reporter
    • archangel michael
    • angel
    • road trip
    • dog
    • 48 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's an angel... Not a saint.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for a mild barroom brawl, some language and sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A sequel has been in the works for nearly 20 years. Travolta consistently calls it "his finest work." Expected 2020.
    • Goofs
      At Joe's, the first restaurant the group stops at, the waitress brings the food and, within minutes, when Micheal gets up to dance, the waitress comes back and takes Dorothy's plate without her having eaten anything from it. The waitress then sets down a cup of coffee.
    • Quotes

      Michael: You gotta learn to laugh, it's the way to true love.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Michael/Mother/The People vs. Larry Flynt/The Evening Star/The Portrait of a Lady/I'm Not Rappaport (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Winter Wonderland
      (1934)

      Music by Felix Bernard

      Lyrics by Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)

      Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

      Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion)

      Produced by Dion DiMucci for Salt Productions Inc.

      Courtesy of The Right Stuff

      Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews126

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Funny and heartwarming little movie
    I really enjoyed this movie for what it is: A funny little film that doesn't take itself too seriously. Plot summaries are available everywhere so I won't go into details. Michael isn't about a complex plot anyway. It just builds on a great premise and takes the viewer on a wonderful road trip.

    John Travolta's performance as a chain-smoking, lady-loving, bar-brawling, pie-eating angel is just perfect. And who doesn't love Sparky?

    Watch this if you want to have a few laughs and a overall good time. Highly recommended.
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    • sirlovealot
    • Jun 24, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Майкл
    • Filming locations
      • Gruene Hall - 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Turner Pictures (I)
      • Alphaville Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $95,318,203
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,435,711
      • Dec 29, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $119,718,203
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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