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This Is It (2009) -- The TV trailer for the Michael Jackson performance documentary, This Is It.
This Is It (2009) -- Michael Jackson rehearsing to perform Billie Jean.
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This Is It (2009) -- Footage from the L.A. premiere of Michael Jackson's This Is It.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.4/10   11,113 votes
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Director:
Kenny Ortega
Contact:
View company contact information for This Is It on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
28 October 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Documentary | Music more
Tagline:
Like You've Never Seen Him Before
Plot:
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London. | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
NewsDesk:
(1082 articles)
Ustream's Top 10 Videos of 2009: "Twilight," Kiss, Michael Jackson [Exclusive]
 (From Fast Company. 3 December 2009, 2:00 PM, PST)
Exclusive: A Clip From 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' To Tide You Over Until The Home Video Release
 (From MTV Movies Blog. 2 December 2009, 7:00 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Moved with no expectations. more (155 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Michael Jackson ... Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alex Al ... Himself - Electric and Synth Bass
Nick Bass ... Himself - Dancer
Michael Bearden ... Himself - Keyboards
Daniel Celebre ... Himself - Dancer

Mekia Cox ... Herself - Dancer
Misha Gabriel ... Himself - Dancer
Chris Grant ... Himself -Dancer
Judith Hill ... Herself - Vocalist
Dorian Holley ... Himself - Vocal Director
Shannon Holtzapffel ... Himself -Dancer
Devin Jamieson ... Himself -Dancer (as Devin Andrew Jamieson)
Bashiri Johnson ... Himself - Percussion
Charles Klapow ... Himself - Dancer
Jonathan Moffett ... Himself - Drums
Tommy Organ ... Himself - Guitar
Orianthi ... Herself - Lead Guitar (as Orianthi Panagaris)
Kenny Ortega ... Himself

Darryl Phinnessee ... Himself - Vocalist
Mo Pleasure ... Himself - Keyboards / Trumpet
Dres Reid ... Himself - Dancer
Ken Stacey ... Himself - Vocalist
Tyne Stecklein ... Herself - Dancer

Timor Steffens ... Himself - Dancer
Stacy Walker ... Herself - Assistant Choreographer
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Michael Jackson's This Is It (USA) (complete title)
Michael Jackson's This Is It: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
USA:111 min | Argentina:112 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Japan:G | USA:PG (certificate #45652) | Norway:7 | Iceland:L | Ireland:PG | UK:PG | South Korea:All | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/6 | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Australia:G | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | Mexico:A
Filming Locations:
Staples Center - 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
Company:
Columbia Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In 1983, Paul Anka co-wrote with Michael Jackson the song I Never Heard, which was retitled and released in 2009 under the name This Is It. This was not noted in the film credits, although it has been confirmed by Anka on ABC's "The View" (1997). more
Quotes:
Michael Jackson: With the love, L.O.V.E. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "This Morning: (2009-09-16)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Man in the Mirror more

FAQ

How Long Will "This Is It" be in Theaters?
Is there anything after the end credits?
Were any body doubles used in the rehearsal footage shown ?
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User Comments

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143 out of 173 people found the following comment useful.
Moved with no expectations., 28 October 2009
9/10
Author: Casper Ladeby from Denmark

I went to see this movie as a non-Michael Jackson fan with absolutely no expectations. I bought the tickets for the world premiere as a birthday gift for my girlfriend. We went to the cinema in the morning and from the beginning I was moved. I have never done it before but in the very beginning a tear came to my eye. Thinking that this guy, with so much energy is 50 years old and about to die. When I bought the tickets I expected a movie with some biography of Michael, a lot of interviews etc, but there is none of this in the movie. The whole movie is about how the concerts would be, but I still didn't feel like I was seeing a concert. I was seeing a little family making a big project come true. I also expected to see Michael less weak, than some of his others concerts, but damn.. If you didn't know he was dead, and saw him dance and sing like he does there is no way you could predict that he was about to die of illness. There was no way I wanted to pay for tickets to his concerts before this day, but now I would pay 500$ for seeing those concerts in London. Although that This is it was about the concerts, the movie also consist a little sense of humor, love and a insight to the worlds climate problems.

A really great job, with great cutting and editing. This movie is a must see for everyone! Even though you aren't a fan of Michael, go watch it!

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