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I Am Michael

2015, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 42m

37 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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

Genre: Drama, Lgbtq+
Original Language: English
Director: Justin Kelly
Producer: Ron Singer, Joel Michaely, James Franco, Michael Mendelsohn, Scott Reed, Vince Jolivette
Writer: Stacey Miller, Justin Kelly
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 27, 2017 limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m
Distributor: Brainstorm Media
Production Co: Patriot Pictures, Thats Hollywood, RabbitBandini Productions

Cast & Crew

James Franco

Michael Glatze

Zachary Quinto

Bennett

Emma Roberts

Rebekah Fuller

Charlie Carver

Tyler

Avan Jogia

Nico

Daryl Hannah

Deborah

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Feb 10, 2015

A remarkably sympathetic and nuanced character study about an idealist LGBT activist who slowly becomes a pathetic shadow of himself due to fear and religion, and it is beautiful to see how the film never vilifies him, which would have been actually quite easy.

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