Man on the Moon
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Critics Sentiment
Andy performs triumphant show at Carnegie Hall venue
Andy reads The Great Gatsby aloud for four hours
The film builds from the tedious Great Gatsby reading to the triumphant Carnegie Hall performance, showing Kaufman's journey from self-destructive antagonism to achieving his artistic dreams.
Critics consistently praised Jim Carrey's transformative performance as Andy Kaufman, with many calling it the best of his career. While some found the emotional beats forced and questioned the entertainment value of recreating Kaufman's more antagonistic moments, reviewers appreciated the film's faithful recreation of his famous stunts and its insight into his creative genius. The Carnegie Hall sequence emerged as a universal highlight, providing both emotional payoff and artistic validation.
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Jim Carrey
Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton
Danny DeVito
George Shapiro
Courtney Love
Lynne Margulies
Paul Giamatti
Bob Zmuda
Vincent Schiavelli
Maynard Smith
Peter Bonerz
Ed Weinberger
Jerry Lawler
Himself
Gerry Becker
Stanley Kaufman
Leslie Lyles
Janice Kaufman
Greyson Erik Pendry
Little Michael Kaufman
Brittany Colonna
Baby Carol Kaufman
Bobby Boriello
Little Andy Kaufman
George Shapiro
Mr. Besserman
Budd Friedman
Himself
Tom Dreesen
Wiseass Comic
Thomas Armbruster
Improv Piano Player
Pamela Abdy
Diane Barnett
Wendy Polland
Little Wendy
Cash Oshman
Yogi
Matt Price
Meditation Student
Crew
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