Michael (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, Michael is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Nora Ephron, running about 105 minutes. “He's an angel... Not a saint.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.
Who’s in it. Michael stars John Travolta as Michael, Andie MacDowell as Dorothy Winters, William Hurt as Frank Quinlan and Bob Hoskins as Vartan Malt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Michael has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $119.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Michael page.
If you liked it. Fans of Michael tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Michael (1996)?
- In US, Michael is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Michael worth watching?
- Michael holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Michael?
- Michael stars John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob Hoskins and Robert Pastorelli.
- When was Michael released?
- Michael was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.