The Jacksons: An American Dream

Name: The Jacksons: An American Dream
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992-11-15
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Billy Dee Williams, Jason Weaver, Bumper Robinson

1992·Drama·2 episodes

8.0

★

The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent, they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show, they soon hit it big when Motown comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.

Created by Joyce Eliason

based on true story

singer

miniseries

woman director

music

Trailer

IMDB

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Seasons

Miniseries

2 episodes · 1992

Cast

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

Popular Reviews

18 reviews

orryetta

8.0★ · 05/13/26

michael my shayla 😔

maria murray

10.0★ · 04/24/26

rewatching again in time for the michael jackson biopic 🤭

RubyPRO

10.0★ · 04/22/26

Watched this before my Michael Early Access Screening in Dolby. Was such a great experience. I cannot wait to see Michael in theaters in just a few hours.

Meow Meow

7.0★ · 03/24/26

Joe Jackson so damn evil

Chelsea

10.0★ · 02/25/26

This movie genuinely did such a great job in telling the story of the Jacksons and how they grew up. Not to mention this is the only movie that was approved by Jermaine Jackson. I think with the Michael movie coming out people who don't know much about Michael and his brothers should 100% watch this before watching the Michael movie.