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Michael

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
44K
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John Travolta in Michael (1996)
Trailer
Play trailer0:31
1 Video
42 Photos
ComedyDramaFantasy
Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.Two tabloid reporters checking out a report of the Archangel Michael living with an old woman find that it's true. But that's not the only surprise.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
44K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nora Ephron
  • Writers
    • Peter Dexter(story)
    • Jim Quinlan(story)
    • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Andie MacDowell
    • William Hurt
  • Director
    • Nora Ephron
  • Writers
    • Peter Dexter(story)
    • Jim Quinlan(story)
    • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Andie MacDowell
    • William Hurt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 132User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Michael
    Trailer 0:31
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    Photos42

    John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, and Jean Stapleton in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta, William Hurt, Andie MacDowell, and Robert Pastorelli in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta, William Hurt, Andie MacDowell, and Robert Pastorelli in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    Nora Ephron in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    John Travolta in Michael (1996)
    William Hurt in Michael (1996)
    William Hurt and Andie MacDowell in Michael (1996)
    William Hurt in Michael (1996)
    Andie MacDowell in Michael (1996)

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Michael
    Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell
    • Dorothy Winters
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Frank Quinlan
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Vartan Malt
    Robert Pastorelli
    Robert Pastorelli
    • Huey Driscoll
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Pansy Milbank
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Judge Esther Newberg
    Wallace Langham
    Wallace Langham
    • Bruce Craddock
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Anita
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Bride
    Tom Hodges
    Tom Hodges
    • Groom
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    Catherine Lloyd Burns
    • Evie
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Italian Waiter
    Calvin Trillin
    Calvin Trillin
    • Sheriff
    Donald J. Lee Jr.
    • Court Bailiff
    JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
    JoAnn Fregalette Jansen
    • Tammy
    David Harrod
    • Mal
    Jane Lanier
    • Suzanne
    • Director
      • Nora Ephron
    • Writers
      • Peter Dexter(story) (screenplay)
      • Jim Quinlan(story) (screenplay)
      • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Travolta took 500 hours of Spanish lessons in preparation for this film. When asked why, he said "just in case."
    • Goofs
      At Joe's, the first restaurant the group stops at, the waitress brings the food and, within minutes, when Micheal gets up to dance, the waitress comes back and takes Dorothy's plate without her having eaten anything from it. The waitress then sets down a cup of coffee.
    • Quotes

      Michael: You gotta learn to laugh, it's the way to true love.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Michael/Mother/The People vs. Larry Flynt/The Evening Star/The Portrait of a Lady/I'm Not Rappaport (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Winter Wonderland
      Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (as Dick Smith)

      Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

      Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion)

      Produced by Dion DiMucci for Salt Productions Inc.

      Courtesy of The Right Stuff

      Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

    User reviews132

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    7/10
    He is an angel, not a saint.
    Angels are a bit of an American obsession, but are often rather boring. They are the messengers of God, and also the arc angels are great warriors (Lucifer being the toughest and best looking until he was kicked out of heaven).

    So what happens if you don't believe in anything, let alone angels and you are sent to investigate an angel story, only to meet one with wings and less than angelic attitude.

    Maybe that is what America needs, being a puritan is different from being good. Michael is a rude, obnoxious, womanizing messenger of heaven who will fulfill your wishes, and make you care enough about the world that you will be touched.

    Funny, but not greatly so, touching but not overly sentimental, intelligent without being clever...it is just a good simple, small comedy. Watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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    10
    • flingebunt
    • Jun 13, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Майкл
    • Filming locations
      • Gruene Hall - 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas, USA(sequence at the bar named "Joe's")
    • Production companies
      • Turner Pictures (I)
      • Alphaville Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $95,318,203
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,435,711
      • Dec 29, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $119,718,203
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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