This Is It (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, This Is It is a music and documentary film directed by Kenny Ortega, running about 111 minutes. “Like You've Never Seen Him Before” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. This Is It stars Michael Jackson as Self, Orianthi as Self, Kenny Ortega as Self and Dorian Holley as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, This Is It has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $261.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sundance Now and 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 This Is It page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is It tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is It (2009)?
- In US, This Is It is available to stream on Sundance Now, and 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 This Is It worth watching?
- This Is It holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Is It?
- This Is It stars Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Kenny Ortega, Dorian Holley and Patrick Woodroffe.
- When was This Is It released?
- This Is It was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.