The Jackson 5ive (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, The Jackson 5ive is an animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. The series was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season, during a period when Michael Jackson was riding a major wave of popularity as a solo artist. The series was animated mainly in London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor, and some animation done at Estudios Moro, Barcelona, Spain. The director was Spanish-American Robert Balser.
Who’s in it. The Jackson 5ive stars Paul Frees as (voice), Joel Cooper as Jermaine Jackson (voice), Donald Fullilove as Michael Jackson (voice) and Mike Martinez as Tito Jackson (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Jackson 5ive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jackson 5ive page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jackson 5ive tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jackson 5ive (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jackson 5ive change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Jackson 5ive worth watching?
- The Jackson 5ive holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jackson 5ive?
- The Jackson 5ive stars Paul Frees, Joel Cooper, Donald Fullilove, Mike Martinez and Edmund Sylvers.
- When was The Jackson 5ive released?
- The Jackson 5ive was released in 1971.