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Michael (1996)

โ€œHe's an angel... Not a saint.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 707 votes 1h 45m pg ComedyFantasyDrama

#87 of 95 films from 1996 #2550 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nora Ephron ยท Written by Nora Ephron, Peter Dexter, Jim Quinlan, Delia Ephron

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Overview

Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.

Cast

John Travoltaas Michael
Andie MacDowellas Dorothy Winters
William Hurtas Frank Quinlan
Bob Hoskinsas Vartan Malt
Robert Pastorellias Huey Driscoll
Jean Stapletonas Pansy Milbank
Teri Garras Judge Esther Newberg
Wallace Langhamas Bruce Craddock
Joey Lauren Adamsas Anita
Carla Guginoas Bride
Tom Hodgesas Groom
Catherine Lloyd Burnsas Evie
Richard Schiffas Italian Waiter
Calvin Trillinas Sheriff

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1996
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$119,700,000 (6.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117038

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Questions

How long is Michael?
Michael runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Michael worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 707 votes, which places it #87 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 9%) and #2550 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Michael?
Michael was directed by Nora Ephron. Other well-rated titles by the same director: You've Got Mail (1998), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Julie & Julia (2009).
Who stars in Michael?
John Travolta as Michael; Andie MacDowell as Dorothy Winters; William Hurt as Frank Quinlan; Bob Hoskins as Vartan Malt; Robert Pastorelli as Huey Driscoll; Jean Stapleton as Pansy Milbank.
What is Michael rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Michael?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4536.

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