In 1988 George Michael was the biggest solo star on the planet, and his Faith tour was filmed over two nights by 14 cameras on 35mm film. For decades that footage sat unseen. Now it has been rediscovered, restored and turned into a cinema event.
George Michael: The Faith Tour opens in more than 300 UK cinemas, including IMAX, this Friday. American audiences have to wait until December.
For two hours it is 1988 again, and George Michael is untouchable.
Movie at a Glance
- UK release: In cinemas, including IMAX, from Friday 6 November 2026 (Universal Pictures)
- US release: Friday 11 December 2026 (Bleecker Street)
- Directors: Andy Morahan and David Austin
- Featuring: George Michael
- Certificate: 12 (UK)
- Runtime: 113 minutes
- Genre: Concert film
Viewer Match
- Best for: George Michael fans, and anyone who grew up with Faith on the stereo.
- Maybe skip if: You want a documentary with interviews and context.
- Mood and pace: Joyful, glossy and energetic.
- Cinema or streaming? Cinema, for the sound and the shared experience.
- Spoiler level: No spoilers, unless you count the setlist.
Lost and Found
The film is built from the footage captured over two nights of the tour, and the 35mm photography gives it a richness that most concert films of the era lack. It looks remarkable on a big screen.
Co-director David Austin was one of Michael’s closest friends and collaborators, and the film feels like an act of love rather than a cash-in.
A Star at His Peak
The pleasure is simply watching Michael perform at the height of his powers: the voice, the moves and the absolute command of a stadium audience. It is an extraordinary reminder of just how big he was.
For fans of music on the big screen, it sits comfortably alongside our recent Ozzy and Black Sabbath concert film review.
Not Much Story
Anyone hoping for insight into the man behind the image will be disappointed. There is very little narrative framing, and the film rarely steps away from the stage. Some viewers have found the restored sound uneven in places.
But that is not really what this is for. It is a concert, and a very good one.
Book Early
Screenings are likely to be busy with fans. For the full list of releases, see this week’s Weekly Cinema Pack, and for tonight on TV and streaming, see What to Watch Tonight.
Spoiler-Free Verdict
George Michael: The Faith Tour is a joyful time capsule that captures a star at his peak. It offers little beyond the performance, but for fans that will be more than enough.
- Performances: 9/10
- Direction: 7/10
- Screenplay: 5.5/10
- Score: 8/10
- Cinematography: 8/10
- Entertainment Value: 8/10
- Overall score: 7.5/10
Star rating: 3.5/5
Verdict badge: One for Fans
One-line verdict: A gorgeous-looking, crowd-pleasing concert film for the fans.
Watch the Official Trailer
Step back into 1988 with the official UK trailer.
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