Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ debuts on Starz streaming

The Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’, has officially arrived on the streaming service Starz. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of the late pop icon, portraying Michael Jackson from his early days in the Jackson 5 through the ‘Bad’ world tour.

The film has achieved significant commercial success, becoming the first music biopic to gross over $1 billion at the global box office. While it holds a 97% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, it has received a more critical reception with a 38% rating from critics.

Viewers can access the film through the Starz app, web portal, or via cable. While Starz does not offer a direct free trial, access may be available through certain third-party bundles, such as DirecTV’s Premier package or via Prime Video.