Man on the Moon (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, Man on the Moon is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 118 minutes. “Hello, my name is Andy and this is my movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Who’s in it. Man on the Moon stars Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton, Danny DeVito as George Shapiro, Courtney Love as Lynne Margulies and Paul Giamatti as Bob Zmuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Man on the Moon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $47.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on the Moon (1999)?
- In US, Man on the Moon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man on the Moon worth watching?
- Man on the Moon holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man on the Moon?
- Man on the Moon stars Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, Paul Giamatti and Gerry Becker.
- When was Man on the Moon released?
- Man on the Moon was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.