What kind of film is Michael described as?

Michael is described as a biographical film.

More specifically, it is an American musical biographical drama about singer Michael Jackson. The story covers his early work with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s and follows his career through the late 1980s, including the period associated with his Bad tour. Because it dramatizes the life and career of a real person, “biographical film” is the canonical genre answer.

The film is also described as a musical because Jackson’s recorded work and performances are central to its subject. “Drama” identifies its narrative tone, but neither term replaces the more specific biographical classification. It is not a science-fiction, war, or animated film.

Antoine Fuqua directed Michael from a screenplay by John Logan. Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, plays the adult singer, while Juliano Krue Valdi portrays him as a child. The production was made by GK Films and Optimum Productions, with Lionsgate distributing in the United States and Universal Pictures internationally.