Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
James Safechuck
Self
Wade Robson
Self
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
**_A difficult-to-watch examination of grooming and the psychological scars engendered by abuse_** > _It's not sexual, we're going to sleep. I tuck them in. It's very charming, it's very sweet. Kids want to be loved, they want to be touched, they want to be held._ - Michael Jackson; Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special; ITV (February 3, 2003) > _Michael Jackson changed the world and, more personally, my life forever. He is the reason I dance, the reason I make music, and one of the main reasons I believe in the pure goodness of human kind. He was a close friend of mine for 2__0 years. His music, his movement, his personal words of inspiration and encouragement and his unconditional love will live inside of me forever. I will miss him immeasurably, but I know that he is now at peace and enchanting the heavens with a melody and a moonwalk._ - Wade Robson; "My Mentor";…
Very good exiting and marketing. The content is not accurate.
A mockumentary based on lies and deception from two unsuccessful individuals
Leaving Neverland is a 2019 documentary TV series from the United Kingdom starring James Safechuck, Wade Robson and Michael Jackson. It first aired on March 3, 2019. The series has 1 season and 2 episodes on HBO. Episodes run about 1 h 58 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.4/10 from 258 votes — mixed to positive.
Leaving Neverland premiered on March 3, 2019.
The main cast includes James Safechuck, Wade Robson, Michael Jackson, Shane Robson and Stephanie Safechuck.
Leaving Neverland has 1 season (2 episodes). Status: Ended.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 258 ratings, so fans of documentary titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 7 wins & 10 nominations total
Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.
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| S1 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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childhood sexual abuse