Moonwalker
“A movie like no other.”
Synopsis
This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker 1988 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-10
Top Cast
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Michael Jackson
Michael
Joe Pesci
Mr. Big
Sean Ono Lennon
Sean
Kelley Parker
Katie
Brandon Quintin Adams
Zeke
Ben Aaron
Maestro (segment "Badder")
Bilal
Dancer (segment "Badder")
Brent Kelly
Jay O'Connor (segment "Badder")
Khiry Abdul-Samad
Khiry (segment "Badder")
Jose Chaidez
(segment "Badder")
Garland Spencer
(segment "Badder")
D.J. Dellos
(segment "Badder")
Dylan Stewart
(segment "Badder")
Dove Dellos
(segment "Badder")
Tajh Abdul-Samad
(segment "Badder")
Amaris Dupree
(segment "Badder")
Dion Turner
(segment "Badder")
Cory Tyler
(segment "Badder")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beverly Hills
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.05x
+$45M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Chilvers, Will Vinton, Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield
- Screenplay & Story
- David Newman
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Moonwalker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67M
- Production Studios
- Ultimate Productions, Will Vinton Productions, Lorimar Motion Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Chilvers, Will Vinton, Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield
David Newman, Michael Jackson
Bruce Broughton
Crescenzo G.P. Notarile, Frederick Elmes, Robert E. Collins, Thomas E. Ackerman, John Hora
Dale Beldin, Mitchell Sinoway, David E. Blewitt
Jim Blashfield, Will Vinton, Dennis E. Jones, Michael Jackson, Frank DiLeo
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Chilvers
Director
Jim Blashfield
Producer
Will Vinton
Producer
Dale Beldin
Editor
Mitchell Sinoway
Editor
Will Vinton
Director
Jerry Kramer
Director
Crescenzo G.P. Notarile
Director of Photography
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Robert E. Collins
Director of Photography
Thomas E. Ackerman
Director of Photography
Dennis E. Jones
Producer
David Newman
Screenplay
Jerry Kramer
Producer
John Hora
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Moonwalker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonwalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moonwalker about?
This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”.
Who directed Moonwalker?
Moonwalker was directed by Colin Chilvers, Will Vinton, Jerry Kramer, Jim Blashfield.
Who stars in Moonwalker?
The principal cast of Moonwalker includes Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci, Sean Ono Lennon, Kelley Parker, Brandon Quintin Adams.
When was Moonwalker released and how long is it?
Moonwalker was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Moonwalker?
Moonwalker had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $67M at the worldwide box office (3.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Moonwalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonwalker was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moonwalker?
Moonwalker holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).