Movies like Man on the Moon

The Disaster Artist, directed by and starring James Franco, chronicles the making of Tommy Wiseau's The Room, often referred to as the 'Citizen Kane of bad movies.' It shares Man on the Moon's fascination with eccentric figures in the entertainment industry and the fine line between failure and success.

Directed by Tim Burton, Ed Wood presents the life of the eponymous cult filmmaker, played by Johnny Depp. Much like Man on the Moon's take on Andy Kaufman, this biopic dives into the eccentricities and passions of an unconventional artist, making it a perfect follow-up for viewers charmed by biographies of entertainment industry mavericks.

I'm Not There is an unconventional biopic about Bob Dylan, featuring multiple actors portraying different facets of the musician's life and career. Like Man on the Moon's exploration of Andy Kaufman's personas, I'm Not There captures the enigmatic nature of its subject, appealing to those who appreciate a non-traditional approach to storytelling.

Directed by Milos Forman, who also helmed Man on the Moon, The People vs. Larry Flynt stars Woody Harrelson as the infamous Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt. Both films portray real-life controversial figures and explore their impacts on society and culture, catering to audiences interested in biographical dramas about iconoclasts.

George Clooney's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind follows the life of game show host and producer Chuck Barris, who claimed to be a CIA hitman. The movie artfully blends comedy and drama while exploring the life of a showbiz figure with a potentially fabricated double life, echoing Man on the Moon's playful ambiguity about its protagonist.

American Splendor is a biopic about Harvey Pekar, the curmudgeonly comic book writer, with a narrative that coexists with documentary-style footage. Like Man on the Moon, it blurs the line between fact and fiction, celebrating an unconventional figure in American culture.