Thriller 40
“The album that changed it all.”
Synopsis
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Thriller 40 | Official Trailer 🔥December 2🔥Michael Jackson Documentary | SHOWTIME
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-30
Top Cast
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Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
Usher
Self
Mary J. Blige
Self
Mark Ronson
Self
Ed Eckstine
Self
John Branca
Self
Misty Copeland
Self
Matt Forger
Self
Myles Frost
Self
Deborah Nadoolman Landis
Self
Brooke Shields
Self
Richmond Talauega
Self
Anthony Talauega
Self
Steve Barron
Self
Nelson George
Self
Steven Ivory
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson George
- Original Score
- Tyler Strickland
- Original Title
- Thriller 40
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Company Name, Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson George
Tyler Strickland
Justin Kane
Darrin Roberts
Colin Hanks, Sean M. Stuart, John Branca
Department Leadership Roster
Nelson George
Director
Colin Hanks
Producer
Sean M. Stuart
Producer
Justin Kane
Director of Photography
Darrin Roberts
Editor
Tyler Strickland
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thriller 40
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What is Thriller 40 about?
Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.
Who directed Thriller 40?
Thriller 40 was directed by Nelson George.
Who stars in Thriller 40?
The principal cast of Thriller 40 includes Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Usher, Mary J. Blige.
When was Thriller 40 released and how long is it?
Thriller 40 was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Thriller 40?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thriller 40 was composed by Tyler Strickland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thriller 40?
Thriller 40 holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).