Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

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

R 1999 · 118 min · ★ 7.2 (2K) · Comedy, Drama, History

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

Directed by Miloš Forman · Written by Scott Alexander

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