# Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)

> Chris Smith’s probing documentary revisits Jim Carrey’s extreme transformation into Andy Kaufman and the unsettling creative consequences of staying in character.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/320436

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Chris Smith
- Cast: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Miloš Forman, Judd Hirsch, Peter Bonerz, Randall Carver, Andy Dick, Paul Giamatti
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7214762/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, candid, entertaining, film night, documentary night

## Synopsis

A fascinating glimpse into the mind of a comedic genius as he blurs the lines between reality and performance.

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