Michael Moore Live (1999): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1999, Michael Moore Live is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Michael Moore Live, a 1999 television show featuring political advocate Michael Moore, ran for one six-part series. It was shown on Channel 4 and aired in the United Kingdom only, though it was broadcast from New York. The show had a similar format to The Awful Truth but also incorporated phone-ins and a live stunt each week. It was filmed around 7pm local time, which due to the time difference made it a late-night show in the UK. The live phone-ins all featured UK viewers, and questions were mainly about American policy at the time, e.g. gun control and the war in Kosovo. Each week, Moore was joined by guests, and one of the regulars was an illegal UK alien in the USA named Nigel. Throughout the show, he had to wear a rubber Queen Elizabeth II mask to hide his true identity.

Who’s in it. Michael Moore Live stars James Horne as Nigel (Illegal UK alien in the USA), Ben Harper as Self, Michael Moore as Self and John F. Kennedy, Jr. as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Michael Moore Live has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Michael Moore Live page.

If you liked it. Fans of Michael Moore Live tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.