Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s iconic album, Thriller, Showtime brings fans the ultimate celebration of its record-breaking success in the documentary film Thriller 40.
Exploring its contribution to music and pop culture, the documentary also revisits the making of its equally legendary music video.
In Australia, fans can instantly stream the movie on demand, which you can find out using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Where to watch Thriller 40 in Australia?
Thriller 40 will be airing on Showtime in the US. In Australia, it will become available on Paramount+.
New subscribers can catch the premiere of the new documentary for free using Paramount+’s trial offer.
| Documentary | Streaming Service | Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Thriller 40 | Paramount+ | Yes – with Paramount+ free trial |
Thriller 40 release date Australia
The new film, which runs for 90 minutes, will premiere on Saturday, 2 December 2023 on Paramount+.
| Movie | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Thriller documentary | Sat, 2 Dec 2023 | Paramount+ |
Watch Thriller 40 on Paramount+
The new documentary is available to stream on Paramount+. Even better, the streaming service offers a 7-day free trial for customers signing up for the first time.
This allows you to explore Paramount+’s comprehensive catalogue of shows and movies online from Showtime, CBS, Network 10, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Pictures.
After the free trial, you can opt to continue your subscription, either monthly or annually. Paramount+ currently offers two streaming tiers: Standard (in HD; 2 concurrent streams) and Premium (in 4K UHD, HDR10, and Dolby Vision; 4 concurrent streams).
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What is Thriller 40 about?
The new documentary is a celebration of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking studio album four decades after it was released to global acclaim. It brings viewers back to that remarkable period of time when music videos became an engrossing way to promote a song, transforming the format into a serious art form.
Thriller was among the first albums that utilised music videos for promotion. Now almost every song is further promoted through a music video, cementing the album’s long-lasting impact in industry. Testament to its significance, it also made its way into the prestigious National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
Even up to now, Thriller remains to be the best-selling album of all time (it has sold 70 million copies globally), which makes the album’s 40th year anniversary an important milestone in music.
Directed by Nelson George, the documentary will be a delightful watch for fans of the late singer, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with other musicians, including Mary J. Blige, Mark Ronson, will.i.am, and Usher.
The director of the Thriller music video, John Landis, is also featured as we’re given must-see footage behind the making of what is now one of the most iconic music videos of all time.
Thriller 40 trailer
Here’s a glimpse of the new documentary streaming in Australia from 2 December!
Who appears in Thriller 40?
In addition to some archive footage featuring Michael Jackson, the film film will also feature interviews with the following personalities:
Similar documentaries to Thriller 40
If you enjoy watching musical documentaries, there’s hundreds of great content to stream.
Paramount+ alone offers docos and specials featuring several musicians, including Milli Vanilli, The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli, Sometimes When We Touch, and All of Those Voices.
There are more docos available across streaming TV in Australia so you’ll never run out of options. You can also stream other documentaries covering Michael Jackson, including This Is It and Bad 25.
You can explore what’s on Paramount+ or use the streaming search below to explore more titles.
