This Is It
“Like You've Never Seen Him Before”
Synopsis
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 28, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 23, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$261.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.35x
+$201.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenny Ortega
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenny Ortega, Michael Jackson
- Original Score
- Michael Bearden
- Original Title
- This Is It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $261.2M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, AEG Live, Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenny Ortega
Kenny Ortega, Michael Jackson
Michael Bearden
Brandon Key, Tim Patterson, Kevin Stitt
John Branca, Paul Gongaware, John Meglen, Randy Phillips, Cary Granat
Department Leadership Roster
Kenny Ortega
Director
Zaldy
Costume Design
Dennis Tompkins
Costume Design
Michael Bush
Costume Design
Erin Lareau
Costume Design
Paul Gongaware
Producer
Jordanna Fineberg
Costume Design
Brandon Key
Editor
Bernt Amadeus Capra
Production Design
Michael Cotton
Production Design
Tim Patterson
Editor
John Meglen
Producer
Randy Phillips
Producer
Kevin Stitt
Editor
Don Brochu
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is It
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is It about?
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Who directed This Is It?
This Is It was directed by Kenny Ortega.
Who stars in This Is It?
The principal cast of This Is It includes Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Kenny Ortega, Dorian Holley, Patrick Woodroffe.
When was This Is It released and how long is it?
This Is It was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of This Is It?
This Is It had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $261.2M at the worldwide box office (4.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for This Is It?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is It was composed by Michael Bearden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is It?
This Is It holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).