Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
2017 · Movie · 93 min · ★ 7.5 · 85% critics
Offbeat documentary filmmaker Chris Smith takes viewers behind the scenes of how Jim Carrey embraced the persona of eccentric comedian Andy Kaufman while making Man on the Moon. It mixes behind-the-scenes moments from the set with personal reflections as the performance process takes over.
Also known as Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - The Story of Jim Carrey & Andy Kaufman Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton · Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-09-05
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 85/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 (733 votes)
About
If you enjoy personal, off-kilter documentaries about transforming into an iconic performer like Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind or Val, this may hit; Not for you if you dislike uncomfortable behind-the-scenes behavior or repetitive self-reflection.
Pros: bold behind-the-scenes access; memorable character immersion; often compelling insights | Cons: can feel repetitive; uncomfortable on-set moments; divisive tone
Themes
- filmmaking
- mentally unstable
Cast & crew
Jim Carrey
as Self
Danny DeVito
as Self
Miloš Forman
as Self
Judd Hirsch
as Self
Peter Bonerz
as Self
Randall Carver
as Self
Andy Dick
as Self
Paul Giamatti
as Self
Hugh Hefner
as Self
Elton John
as Self
Directed by Chris Smith