Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon is a 1999 biographical comedy-drama film that revolves around the eccentric and avant-garde comedian Andy Kaufman, portrayed by Jim Carrey. The movie delves into Kaufman's life and career, showcasing his memorable television appearances and his disruptive impact on the sitcom Taxi. It also highlights Kaufman's famous 'feud' with wrestler Jerry 'The King' Lawler and his portrayal of the character of bawdy lounge singer Tony Clifton.
ReleasedDec 22, 1999
Budget$82M
Box Office$47M
Daily Popularity History
Daily Buzz Score for Man on the Moon
Rankings & History
Man on the Moon
Peak Buzz Score
#3,258
2.0 Buzz Score · Dec 31 – Jan 29, 2024
1-Year Buzz Score
#2,362
0.8 Buzz Score · 365-day avg
Comedy
#1,016
On July 7, 2026
Drama
#1,288
On July 7, 2026
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Man on the Moon
0.5
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Top Cast
By Buzz Score on July 07, 2026
1
Jim Carrey
Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton
5.5
2
David Letterman
Self (uncredited)
4.5
3
Courtney Love
Lynne Margulies
3.4
4
Norm Macdonald
Friday's Michael (uncredited)
3.4
5
Danny DeVito
George Shapiro
3.2
6
Patton Oswalt
Blue Collar Guy
2.6
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