Movie

This Is It

“Like You've Never Seen Him Before”

★ 7.3(1,055)20091h 51m

This Is It is streaming on Sundance Now in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Kenny Ortega
Release date: 2009-10-28
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $261,200,000
Budget: $60,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

This Is It — trailer

About This Is It

This Is It is a 2009 movie in the Music and Documentary genres, directed by Kenny Ortega, starring Michael Jackson, Orianthi and Kenny Ortega. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,055 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is It in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

Cast

Michael Jackson

Self

Orianthi

Self

Kenny Ortega

Self

Dorian Holley

Self

Patrick Woodroffe

Self

Bashiri Johnson

Self

Mo Pleasure

Self

Jonathan Moffett

Self

Tommy Organ

Self

Jasmine Alveran

Self

Mekia Cox

Self (dancer)

Timor Steffens

Self (dancer)

Themes & keywords

concertpop starpop culturebackstagedance musicsemi-documentarymusic recordingindustrial musicnostalgicafrican american childaftercreditsstingerduringcreditsstingercandidlegacymusic manager

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is It in United States?+

In United States, you can stream This Is It on Sundance Now. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.

Is This Is It on Netflix?+

This Is It is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Sundance Now.

How long is This Is It?+

This Is It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in This Is It?+

This Is It stars Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Kenny Ortega, Dorian Holley and Patrick Woodroffe.

When did This Is It come out?+

This Is It is a 2009 movie directed by Kenny Ortega.

What genre is This Is It?+

This Is It is Music and Documentary film.

Who directed This Is It?+

This Is It was directed by Kenny Ortega.