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6.6 / 10(116 votes)IMDb20171h 42mUnited States of America

Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland

Synopsis

Based on the best-selling book, Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days, and told through the eyes of Jackson's trusted bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard. The movie will reveal firsthand the devotion Michael Jackson had to his children, and the hidden drama that took place during the last two years of his life.

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$2M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dianne Houston
Screenplay & Story
Elizabeth Hunter
Original Title
Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Production Budget
$2M
Production Studios
Lifetime

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dianne Houston

Screenplay & Story

Elizabeth Hunter

Department Leadership Roster

Dianne Houston

Director

Elizabeth Hunter

Writer

William Washington

William Washington

Stunt Coordinator

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland about?

Based on the best-selling book, Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days, and told through the eyes of Jackson's trusted bodyguards, Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard. The movie will reveal firsthand the devotion Michael Jackson had to his children, and the hidden drama that took place during the last two years of his life.

Who directed Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland?

Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland was directed by Dianne Houston.

Who stars in Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland?

The principal cast of Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland includes Navi, Chad L. Coleman, Sam Adegoke, Aidan Hanlon Smith, Taegen Burns.

When was Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland released and how long is it?

Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.