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Thriller 40

Film · 2023

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Nelson Georgedirector
  2. John Brancaexecutive producer
  3. Darrin Robertseditor
  4. Tyler Stricklandcomposer
  5. Justin Kanecinematographer
  6. Sean M. Stuartproducer
  7. Colin Hanksproducer

On screen

  1. Michael Jacksonlead actor
  2. Paul McCartneylead actor
  3. Usherlead actor
  4. Quincy Joneslead actor
  5. John Brancasupporting actor
  6. Ed Eckstinesupporting actor
  7. Matt Forgersupporting actor
  8. Myles Frostsupporting actor
  9. Misty Copelandsupporting actor
  10. Mark Ronsonsupporting actor
  11. Mary J. Bligesupporting actor
  12. Nelson Georgeguest actor
  13. Bruce Swedienguest actor
  14. Paul Jackson,Jr.guest actor
  15. Greg Phillinganesguest actor
  16. Steve Lukatherguest actor
  17. Steven Ivoryguest actor
  18. Anthony Talauegaguest actor
  19. Deborah Nadoolman Landisguest actor
  20. Richmond Talauegaguest actor
  21. Walter Yetnikoffguest actor
  22. Maxwellguest actor
  23. Rod Tempertonguest actor
  24. Jimmy Jamguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. John Candy: I Like Me2025 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · TV seriesFaint· 9 shared
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From the people who made Thriller 40

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  1. All Things Must Pass2015 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. CB41993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. This Is It2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Good Hair2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. When You're Strange2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Sly2023 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  7. Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. The Box2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. A LEGO Brickumentary2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Top Five2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Anatomy of a Love Seen2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. The Witch in the Window2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Michael2026 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. Audrie & Daisy2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Teenage Cocktail2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Get Down2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  18. Challenger: The Final Flight2020 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  19. Orange County2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Nobody 22025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. The Guilt Trip2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. The House Bunny2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. My Mom's New Boyfriend2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Life in Pieces2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  25. Untraceable2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. 11:142004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Roswell1999 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  28. High School2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. North Hollywood2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. The Offer2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  31. W.2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The Great Buck Howard2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  35. Get Over It2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Orion and the Dark2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. King Kong2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Barry Munday2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Parkland2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Nuremberg2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Elvis & Nixon2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Fargo2014 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Michael Jackson's ThrillerMichael Jackson1983 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. The Color PurpleQuincy JonesRod Temperton1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short FilmsMichael Jackson1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. GhostsMichael Jackson1997 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. Magical Mystery TourPaul McCartney1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Michael Jackson: The Magic ReturnsMichael Jackson1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. QuincyQuincy JonesPaul McCartney2018 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  8. Let It BePaul McCartney1970 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. MoonwalkerMichael Jackson1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Chris Brown: Welcome to My LifeUsher2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Leaving Neverland: ProSieben SpezialMichael Jackson2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Captain EOMichael Jackson1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. The WizMichael JacksonQuincy Jones1978 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. In The MixUsher2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. The Making of 'The Color Purple'Quincy Jones2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Michael Jackson: The Life of an IconMichael Jackson2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. In Cold BloodQuincy Jones1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. The Out-of-TownersQuincy Jones1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. Mackenna's GoldQuincy Jones1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. MirageQuincy Jones1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Michael Jackson: Live in Bucharest - The Dangerous TourMichael Jackson1992 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  22. The Anderson TapesQuincy Jones1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Help!Paul McCartney1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Hands of StoneUsher2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. A Hard Day's NightPaul McCartney1964 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. The Deadly AffairQuincy Jones1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. Leaving NeverlandMichael Jackson2019 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  28. The Beatles AnthologyPaul McCartney1995 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  29. The Hot RockQuincy Jones1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. Bob & Carol & Ted & AliceQuincy Jones1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. The Italian JobQuincy Jones1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. In the Heat of the NightQuincy Jones1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. They Call Me Mister Tibbs!Quincy Jones1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. The GetawayQuincy Jones1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. Yellow SubmarinePaul McCartney1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. The Making of Captain EOMichael Jackson1986 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  37. The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirQuincy Jones1990 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  38. The PawnbrokerQuincy Jones1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. The Beatles: Get BackPaul McCartney2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  40. Cactus FlowerQuincy Jones1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. Justin Bieber's BelieveUsher2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring YearsPaul McCartney2016 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. Score: A Film Music DocumentaryQuincy Jones2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. The Greatest Night in PopMichael JacksonQuincy Jones2024 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  45. Get Rich or Die Tryin'Quincy Jones2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Justin Bieber: Never Say NeverUsher2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. WHAM!Paul McCartneyDavid Bowie2023 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  48. SteelQuincy Jones1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. MADtvQuincy Jones1995 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  50. I Can Do Bad All By MyselfMary J. Blige2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Bel-AirQuincy Jones2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  52. Poetic JusticeJimmy JamTerry Lewis1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  53. Gaga: Five Foot TwoMark Ronson2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. AmyMark Ronson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. RootsQuincy Jones1977 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  56. History 101Paul McCartneyUsher2020 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  57. Body CamMary J. Blige2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. MerlinSteve Barron1998 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  59. MortdecaiMark Ronson2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. NaqoyqatsiPaul McCartney2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Fantasia 2000Quincy Jones2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Electric DreamsSteve Barron1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Treasure IslandSteve Barron2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Color PurpleQuincy Jones2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. She's All ThatUsher1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Bad HairUsher2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. BarbieMark Ronson2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Adventures of PinocchioSteve Barron1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. An American Werewolf in LondonJohn Landis1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Ruthless PeopleWalter Yetnikoff1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. ConeheadsSteve Barron1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Into the NightJohn LandisDavid Bowie1985 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  73. Blues Brothers 2000John Landis1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. MudboundMary J. Blige2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. The Blues BrothersJohn Landis1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Texas RangersUsher2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. The Concert for New York CityPaul McCartneyDavid Bowie2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  78. Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSteve Barron1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. The SpecialistSteve Barron1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. While You Were SleepingSteve Barron1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Power Book II: GhostMary J. Blige2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  82. ClueJohn Landis1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. DuneSteve Lukather1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. ¡Three Amigos!John Landis1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Running ScaredRod Temperton1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Beverly Hills Cop IIIJohn Landis1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. The Nutcracker and the Four RealmsMisty Copeland2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Twilight Zone: The MovieJohn Landis1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. Animal HouseJohn Landis1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Innocent BloodJohn Landis1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. Trading PlacesJohn Landis1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  92. The Kentucky Fried MovieJohn Landis1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  93. Spies Like UsJohn Landis1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. Amazon Women on the MoonJohn Landis1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  95. I Am Alfred HitchcockJohn Landis2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. Burke & HareJohn Landis2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  97. Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square GardenPaul McCartney2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. Some Guy Who Kills PeopleJohn Landis2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  99. OscarJohn Landis1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. The VoiceUsher2011 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  101. Mother of the BrideBrooke Shields2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  102. Sound CityPaul McCartney2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. Around the World in 80 DaysSteve Barron2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  104. Freaky TalesRaphael Saadiq2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  105. The StorytellerSteve Barron1988 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  106. Coming to AmericaJohn Landis1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  107. Sherlock GnomesMary J. Blige2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  108. A Castle for ChristmasBrooke Shields2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. I Wanna Hold Your HandPaul McCartney1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  110. The Graham Norton ShowUsherPaul McCartney2007 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  111. 71 Fragments of a Chronology of ChanceMichael Jackson1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  112. RespectMary J. Blige2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  113. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ReunionRaphael Saadiq2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  114. The DurrellsSteve Barron2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  115. Living Is Easy with Eyes ClosedPaul McCartney2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. The Man Who Fell to EarthDavid Bowie1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. The Electric HorsemanJane Fonda1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  118. My Boyfriend's MedsBrooke Shields2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  119. On Golden PondJane Fonda1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  120. California SuiteJane Fonda1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  121. Spies in DisguiseMark Ronson2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. The HungerDavid Bowie1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  123. The Blue LagoonBrooke Shields1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. Indiana Jones: Making the TrilogyDeborah Nadoolman Landis2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. The FacultyUsher1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. Men in Black IIMichael Jackson2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. Muppets Most WantedUsher2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. ReligulousMichael Jackson2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  129. LabyrinthDavid Bowie1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. Agnes of GodJane Fonda1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  131. Nine to FiveJane Fonda1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  132. All TogetherJane Fonda2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  133. Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesPaul McCartney2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  134. The ChaseJane Fonda1966 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. Rock of AgesMary J. Blige2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  136. The Twilight ZoneUsher2002 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  137. Cat BallouJane Fonda1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  138. Pretty BabyBrooke Shields1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. Barefoot in the ParkJane Fonda1967 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  140. Trolls World TourMary J. Blige2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  141. Austin Powers in GoldmemberQuincy Jones2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. Stanley & IrisJane Fonda1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  143. Grace and FrankieJane Fonda2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  144. Endless LoveBrooke Shields1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. They Shoot Horses, Don't They?Jane Fonda1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. O.J.: Made in AmericaMichael Jackson2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. Coming HomeJane Fonda1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  148. Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - LiveMary J. Blige2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  149. Joy HouseJane Fonda1964 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. HustlersUsher2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. Moonage DaydreamDavid Bowie2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. WhitneyMichael Jackson2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. JuliaJane Fonda1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. Popstar: Never Stop Never StoppingUsher2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  155. This Is Where I Leave YouJane Fonda2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  156. Monster-in-LawJane Fonda2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared