Becoming
An intimate portrait of Michelle Obama finding personal connection and renewed purpose amid the public momentum of her Becoming book tour.
Overview
Experience an intimate journey with a former first lady as she shares her story and connects with others.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- uplifting
- reflective
- inspirational viewing
- political documentary night
What critics said
Critics generally found the documentary uplifting and warmly accessible, while noting that it remains focused on Michelle Obama's public life rather than offering complete personal disclosure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Michelle Obama reflects on her life and hopes while moving through a public book tour and conversations with audiences.
The 2019 Becoming book tour supplies the film's recurring setting and observational framework.
The film foregrounds Michelle Obama's connection with diverse audiences and presents her reflections as hopeful and inspirational.
The film juxtaposes personal reflections with book-tour events and appearances involving Michelle Obama and other public figures.
Films like Becoming, and why
My Name Is Gulpilil
intimate celebrity profile, public persona, and reflective access to a major cultural figure
RBG
uplifting nonfiction portrait centered on personal history, resilience, and public influence
The Lady and the Dale
empathetic documentary portrait of a prominent woman navigating identity, achievement, and public life
Movie Details
- Director
- Nadia Hallgren
- Release Date
- 2020-05-06
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (174)
Cast
- Michelle Obama
- Barack Obama
- Phoebe Robinson
- Sasha Obama
- Malia Ann
- Oprah Winfrey
- Reese Witherspoon
- Stephen Colbert
- Conan O'Brien
- Gayle King
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Becoming about?
- An intimate portrait of Michelle Obama finding personal connection and renewed purpose amid the public momentum of her Becoming book tour.
- What is Becoming like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Becoming as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Becoming violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Becoming.
- What did critics think of Becoming?
- Critics generally found the documentary uplifting and warmly accessible, while noting that it remains focused on Michelle Obama's public life rather than offering complete personal disclosure.
- Which films are like Becoming?
- Films with a similar feel include My Name Is Gulpilil, RBG, and The Lady and the Dale.
- How long is Becoming?
- Becoming runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Becoming?
- In United States, Becoming streams on Netflix.
