Man on the Moon (1999)
An eccentric comedian's life unfolds with surreal humor and darkly comic melancholy, exploring his unique artistry.
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
How intense is Man on the Moon?
Man on the Moon has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs absurdist and dark. Rated R.
What Man on the Moon feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicmelancholysurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- absurdist, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Man on the Moon
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Is Man on the Moon for you?
Is Man on the Moon scary?
No. Man on the Moon is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Man on the Moon gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Man on the Moon sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Man on the Moon OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Man on the Moon?
Man on the Moon runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Man on the Moon?
Man on the Moon is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Man on the Moon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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