Angela Bassett
Katherine Jackson
Series
Watch The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) Online
6.857 votes1992EndedDrama
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Miniseries
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1. Part INow viewing1992-11-152h 19mHow Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.
2. Part II1992-11-181h 29mThe struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
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
No photo Shakiem Evans
Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)
No photo Jacen Wilkerson
Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
Nicholas Phillips
Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Wylie Draper
Michael Jackson (adult)
No photo Colin Steele
Jermaine Jackson (adult)
No photo Robert Redcross
Randy Jackson (adult)
No photo Finis Henderson III
Apollo Theatre MC
No photo Ángel Vargas
Tito Jackson (adult)
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Jacksons: An American Dream were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Jacksons: An American Dream available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Jacksons: An American Dream in this region.
How many seasons does The Jacksons: An American Dream have?
The Jacksons: An American Dream has 1 season and 2 episodes.
When did The Jacksons: An American Dream first air?
The Jacksons: An American Dream first aired in 1992.
Is The Jacksons: An American Dream still running?
The Jacksons: An American Dream's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Jacksons: An American Dream?
The Jacksons: An American Dream is classified as Drama.