Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1980, Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall is a notable film directed by Bob Zmuda, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Andy Kaufman's legendary sold-out Carnegie Hall performance, featuring all of Kaufman's classic routines, including Foreign Man, Elvis, conga drums, plus Andy wrestling women and even taking on a real male wrestler! Also appearing is a menagerie of Kaufman's collection of human oddities, including the infamous Tony Clifton, The Love Family (a sub-Partridge Family singing group who do a bang-up version of "The Age of Aquarius" complete with synchronized dance movements), Grant Bowman the "Happy New Year Man" (straight from Times Square, where Andy found him), "cowgirl" Eleanor Cody Gould and an uncredited, surprise big name guest as Andy’s grandmother. Bob Zmuda appears as Andy's referee, and at the end of the show, Andy takes the entire audience out for milk and cookies.
Who’s in it. Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall stars Andy Kaufman as Himself, Bob Zmuda as Himself and Robin Williams as Himself (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall worth watching?
- Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall?
- Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall stars Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda and Robin Williams.
- When was Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall released?
- Andy Kaufman Plays Carnegie Hall was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.