# Man on the Moon (1999)

> A provocative biographical comedy-drama follows Andy Kaufman as his slippery personas, television career, and wrestling feud transform showmanship into an elaborate test of belief.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1230

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Miloš Forman
- Cast: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, Paul Giamatti, Vincent Schiavelli, Peter Bonerz, Jerry Lawler, Gerry Becker
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125664/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, zany, comedian movie night, biopic double feature

## Synopsis

A wild journey through the life of a comedian who blurs the lines between reality and performance.

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