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Man on the Moon

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64% Tomatometer 121 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Jim Carrey stars as the late Andy Kaufman, who was considered one of the most innovative, eccentric and enigmatic performers of his time. A master at manipulating audiences, Kaufman could generate belly laughs, stony silence, tears or brawls. Whether inviting the audience out for milk and cookies or challenging women to intergender wrestling matches, he specialized in creating performances so real that even his close friends were never sure where the truth lay.
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Jim Carrey is eerily dead-on in his portrayal of Andy Kaufman, which helps to elevate Man on the Moon above the script's formulaic biopic cliches.

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Derek Adams Time Out 06/24/2006
We're constantly kept guessing as to what's real or false. Intriguing. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Sight & Sound 12/02/2002
The problem is that while Kaufman's life story has its required quota of bizarre-yet-true events, it's doomed to failure as mainstream entertainment because Kaufman wasn't terribly likeable as a person. Go to Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle 06/18/2002
2/4
As drama, it's a near miss. Yet as an introduction -- or a reminder -- of a singular talent, it has its appeal. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/23/2024
3.5/5
Jim Carrey, who went method in his portrayal of Kaufman, delivers one of the best performances of his career in Man on the Moon. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 03/02/2022
B+
Besides a clever script, deft direction, and Carrey literally carrying the film to incredible heights, Forman was able to assemble a host of actors playing themselves, including most of the original "Taxi" cast members... Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/27/2022
3.5/4
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Jessica B @JessicaSantos Apr 20 Man on the Moon traz uma das atuações mais impressionantes de Jim Carrey. Ele não interpreta só o comediante Andy Kaufman — ele literalmente incorpora o personagem dentro e fora das câmeras, com uma entrega quase obsessiva. Em poucas palavras: intensa, arriscada e brilhante — uma atuação em que ele some dentro do papel. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 1 The worldwide gross is $47,000,000.00, less than the budget of $52,000,000.00-$82,000,000.00. Featuring Jerry O'Neil Lawler (Born November 29th, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrating his 77th birthday, in just 132 days from now). See more Jerod S @jeroduptown 08/27/2025 Not familiar with Andy Kaufman - but I can tell he annoys me. No shade to Jim Carrey - I'm sure he played him perfectly. See more Andrew B @RT90169458 07/15/2025 This is a classic homage to Kaufman and only Carrey could have pulled it off. See more Adam Y @Adyacht 07/09/2025 Will appeal to Kaufman fans and Carrey fans alike, and even if you're not a fan of either, you can't deny the intriguing quality of this strange story and the skill with which it's told. See more Ava S @avawatches 06/10/2025 Though a bit saccharine for its edgy and controversial subject, Forman accurately captures Kaufman's humour and heart, powered by a career-best central performance. See more Read all reviews
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Milos Forman

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Jim Carrey

Andy Kaufman

J. Alan Thomas

Self

Bob Zmuda

Jack Burns

Max Alexander

Harrah's Booker

Peter Bonerz

Ed. Weinberger - Taxi Producer

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Man on the Moon

Lynne Marguilies (Courtney Love) befriends and eventually falls in love with Andy Kaufman (Jim Carrey) in Universal's Man On The Moon Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Universal's Man On The Moon Jim Carrey and director Milos Forman on the set of Universal's Man On The Moon Danny DeVito, director Milos Forman and Jim Carrey on the set of Universal's Man On The Moon Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Universal's Man On The Moon Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Universal's Man On The Moon Danny DeVito as George Shapiro, Andy Kaufman's manager, in Universal's Man On The Moon Courtney Love as Lynne Marguilies in Universal's Man On The Moon Danny DeVito as George Shapiro, Andy Kaufman's (Jim Carrey) manager in Universal's Man On The Moon Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Universal's Man On The Moon View more photos

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Synopsis Jim Carrey stars as the late Andy Kaufman, who was considered one of the most innovative, eccentric and enigmatic performers of his time. A master at manipulating audiences, Kaufman could generate belly laughs, stony silence, tears or brawls. Whether inviting the audience out for milk and cookies or challenging women to intergender wrestling matches, he specialized in creating performances so real that even his close friends were never sure where the truth lay.
Director
Milos Forman
Producer
Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
Screenwriter
Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Mutual Film Company, Cinehaus, Universal Pictures, Jersey Films
Rating
R (Brief Sexuality|Brief Nudity|Language)
Genre
Biography, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.6M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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