STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
An intimate, witty portrait of Michael J. Fox’s extraordinary Hollywood ascent and determined life with Parkinson’s disease.
Overview
A heartfelt exploration of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- self effacing
- candid
- reflective evening
- documentary night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the documentary’s candid, energetic portrait of Michael J. Fox, especially its self-effacing narration and humane treatment of illness.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Michael J. Fox narrates his experience of Parkinson’s disease with a candid, no-nonsense comic voice.
The film juxtaposes Fox’s Hollywood stardom with the daily realities of Parkinson’s disease.
Family Ties and film-career material are combined with contemporary interviews and personal testimony.
Fox’s Parkinson’s experience is connected to his advocacy and efforts to advance awareness and research.
Films like STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, and why
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Judy Blume Forever
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Movie Details
- Director
- Davis Guggenheim
- Release Date
- 2023-01-20
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (256)
Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Tracy Pollan
- Sam Fox
- Aquinnah Fox
- Schuyler Fox
- Annabelle Fox
- Susan Bressman
- Ryan Orser
- Siobhan Murphy
- Danny Irizarry
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie about?
- An intimate, witty portrait of Michael J. Fox’s extraordinary Hollywood ascent and determined life with Parkinson’s disease.
- What is STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie.
- What did critics think of STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie?
- Critics broadly praised the documentary’s candid, energetic portrait of Michael J. Fox, especially its self-effacing narration and humane treatment of illness.
- Which films are like STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, My Octopus Teacher, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, and Judy Blume Forever.
- How long is STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie?
- STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie?
- In United States, STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
