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Michael

6.419241h 35mMovieDramaRomance

A mature and visually elegant period romance that remains one of the earliest and most compassionate overtly gay-themed films in movie history. Based upon Herman Bang's 1902 novel, Dreyer's Michael refashions the classical Greek myth of…

DirectorCarl Theodor Dreyer
WritersThea von Harbou·Carl Theodor Dreyer
ProducerErich Pommer

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KanopyKanopyFawesomeFawesome
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer

WSWalter Slezak
Walter Slezak
Eugene Michael
BCBenjamin Christensen
Benjamin Christensen
Claude Zoret
NGNora Gregor
Nora Gregor
Princess Lucia Zamikoff
MA
Max Auzinger
Jules - Majordomo
RGRobert Garrison
Robert Garrison
Charles Switt - Art Critic
KFKarl Freund
Karl Freund
LeBlanc - Art Dealer
AMAlexander Murski
Alexander Murski
Mr. Adelsskjold
GMGrete Mosheim
Grete Mosheim
Mrs. Alice Adelsskjold
DA
Didier Aslan
Duke Monthieu
WS
Wilhelmine Sandrock
Dowager Duchess Monthieu
EK
Eugène de Klotz
Baron
MCMady Christians
Mady Christians
Woman (uncredited)

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Michael — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Michael?

Michael is streaming on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Michael on Netflix?

No, Michael is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is Michael on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Michael isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Fawesome instead.

Where can I watch Michael for free?

Michael is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.