Thriller 40
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Thriller 40

The album that changed it all.

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Documentary
Music

Why watch this

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Released December 2, 2023

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
110
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

Usher

Usher

Self

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

Self

Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson

Self

Ed Eckstine

Ed Eckstine

Self

John Branca

John Branca

Self

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