The People v. Michael Jackson (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 2025, The People v. Michael Jackson is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Relive the 2005 criminal trial of the music legend and icon, Michael Jackson. Drawing upon court transcripts, hours of never-before-seen home video, and more than 30 interviews with jurors, attorneys, celebrity witnesses, reporters, and observers, this premium documentary is not just a saga about family, celebrity and the media, but also a story about how wealth, privilege, and power affected the pursuit of justice.
Who’s in it. The People v. Michael Jackson stars Jane Velez-Mitchell as Self - Former Celebrity Justice Correspondent, Dan Abrams as Self - Former MSNBC Host and J. Randy Taraborrelli as Self - MJ Biographer & Lifelong Friend.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The People v. Michael Jackson sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and Discovery+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People v. Michael Jackson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People v. Michael Jackson tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People v. Michael Jackson (2025)?
- In US, The People v. Michael Jackson is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 The People v. Michael Jackson worth watching?
- The People v. Michael Jackson holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The People v. Michael Jackson?
- The People v. Michael Jackson stars Jane Velez-Mitchell, Dan Abrams and J. Randy Taraborrelli.
- When was The People v. Michael Jackson released?
- The People v. Michael Jackson was released in 2025.