Moonwalker (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1988, Moonwalker is a fantasy and music film directed by Colin Chilvers, running about 93 minutes. “A Movie Like No Other” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A movie that starts out with the "Man in the Mirror" music video, it then changes to a montage of video clips of Michael's career. Next comes a parody of his Bad video by children, and then Michael is chased by fans in a fantasy sequence. 2 more videos are shown, and then a movie in which Michael plays a hero with magical powers. In it he is chased by drug dealer Mr. Big and saves three children. Videos included in the movie are "Smooth Criminal" and "Come Together".
Who’s in it. Moonwalker stars Michael Jackson as Himself, Joe Pesci as Mr. Big, Mick Jagger as Himself and Sean Lennon as Sean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Moonwalker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $67M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moonwalker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonwalker tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonwalker (1988)?
- In US, Moonwalker is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Moonwalker worth watching?
- Moonwalker holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonwalker?
- Moonwalker stars Michael Jackson, Joe Pesci, Mick Jagger, Sean Lennon and Kellie Parker.
- When was Moonwalker released?
- Moonwalker was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.