Man on the Moon (1999)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,944 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1999-12-22
Runtime: 118 minutes
Where to watch Man on the Moon
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Man on the Moon parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Man on the Moon is an R-rated biographical comedy-drama about comedian Andy Kaufman's unconventional career.
- Language: Some — Contains language typical of an R-rated biographical drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton
- Danny DeVito as George Shapiro
- Courtney Love as Lynne Margulies
- Paul Giamatti as Bob Zmuda
- Vincent Schiavelli as Maynard Smith
- Peter Bonerz as Ed Weinberger
- Jerry Lawler as Himself
- Gerry Becker as Stanley Kaufman
- Leslie Lyles as Janice Kaufman
- Greyson Erik Pendry as Little Michael Kaufman
Man on the Moon FAQ
Is Man on the Moon good?
Man on the Moon has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,944 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Man on the Moon?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Man on the Moon OK for kids?
Man on the Moon is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Man on the Moon is an R-rated biographical comedy-drama about comedian Andy Kaufman's unconventional career.
What movies are like Man on the Moon?
If you liked Man on the Moon, try Eddie Murphy: Delirious, The King of Comedy, Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond and Father There Is Only One.