Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

Hello, my name is Andy and this is my movie.

Directed by Miloš Forman

Produced by Mutual Film Company, Universal Pictures

1999118 min7.2 / 10

A biographical portrait of Andy Kaufman's unconventional comedy career that balances playful irreverence with melancholy introspection about an artist's struggle for authenticity and meaning.

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

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  • Is Man on the Moon violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Man on the Moon sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Man on the Moon easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Man on the Moon scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Man on the Moon end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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78/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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