I Am Michael

Released Jan 27, 2017

1h 42m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Based on the fascinating, true-life story of Michael Glatze (James Franco), a gay activist who becomes an anti-gay Christian pastor.

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Critics Consensus

I Am Michael takes a determinedly balanced approach to its complex subject, and although the results don't always add up, they're anchored by strong work from James Franco.

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PridePosterStudios

Ok this was definitely made by GB News.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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cinephile f

It is so nice to see a film about a man with a life experience that is quite similar to myself! I absolutely loved this film. It is extremely well told and takes a middle path in how the story was told. I loved that it did not vilify the main character but simply told his story. It's an underrated masterpiece and very beautiful and tender! Recommend 100% for any audience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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marcelo f

O filme começa em um ponto incrível para se abordar, que é a liberdade de ser quem é, sem medo e sem restrição de personalidade, porém quando o personagem principal começa a se auto desconstruir devido a uma religião, o filme engata em um ponto que meus olhos não aguentavam mais. O roteiro nos faz facilmente nos esgotar de estar preso na história de um cara que revoga a ser quem é e ainda ser escroto com as pessoas que tem a coragem de serem o que são.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

I Am Michael is a tough sell and it's all the better (and worse) for it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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jean luis r

I am Michael starring James Franco, Zachary Quinto, and Emma Roberts directed by Justin Kelly. This film based on a New York times article tells the incredible story of a gay activist called Michael Glaze who later became a born again Christian, renounced his homosexuality and married a woman. This movie was always going to be controversial and the filmmakers decided to take a neutral approach by not endorsing either the religious beliefs of Michael nor condemning them. This neutral approach works and it stops the movie from being a Christian movie nor an anti-Christian one but simply a film that looks at the life of a real man who struggled with his beliefs and sexuality. James Franco beautifully portrays this man as he evolves from a openly and proud gay man to a very conservative evangelical who sees homosexuality as sin. Is not his best performance but we come to sympathize with him and see his point of view. Zachary Quinto also does a good job as he portrays Michael's boyfriend who becomes very distressed to see his lover reject everything they had embraced. The movie's biggest problem is that it can be quite dry as the drama drags on and it relies on stereotypes for both gay men and evangelical Christians. Yet is a beautiful movie that makes us confront realities about life that are hard to face.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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rohan j

It will ruin your life. Life is everything. Not all people have the same experiences and whatever.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Justin Kelly

Director

James Franco

Michael Glatze

Zachary Quinto

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Emma Roberts

Rebekah Fuller

Charlie Carver

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Marjorie Baumgarten

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The performances are uniformly good and Kelly's effort to tell an unbiased story is admirable, but I Am Michael ultimately delivers more in the way of talking points than drama.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 2, 2017

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Tricia Olszewski

TheWrap

Franco's fantastic here. He gives a fieriness to Michael as a gay advocate, then seamlessly slides into borderline madness as he starts accepting that the "voice" he hears is God's.

Jan 27, 2017

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

Kelly is finding his sea-legs as a director.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2017

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

Whether it's attempting to stay too closely to its source material, or if nobody actually thought about writing a climax to it, the film sputters, stumbles and peters into nothingness.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 2, 2021

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James Clay

Fresh Fiction

While the film certainly isn't a masterpiece, Kelly has created a film that dares to be different.

Rated: B

Dec 12, 2018

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Alexander Ryll

Gay Essential

Michael is not without his weaknesses and despite declaring that he no longer identifies with being a homosexual, it does not necessary mean that he ceases relationships with the same sex.

Rated: 8

Nov 3, 2018

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Synopsis

Based on the fascinating, true-life story of Michael Glatze (James Franco), a gay activist who becomes an anti-gay Christian pastor.

Director: Justin Kelly
Producer: Gus Van Sant
Screenwriter: Stacey Miller, Justin Kelly
Distributor: Brainstorm Media
Production Co: Patriot Pictures, Thats Hollywood, RabbitBandini Productions
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m

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