1999 · 118 min · R

Man on the Moon

Name: Man on the Moon
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1999
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, Paul Giamatti, Vincent Schiavelli

Directed by Miloš Forman · Comedy, Drama

Man on the Moon (1999) is a Comedy film, directed by Miloš Forman set during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 118 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a comedic and melancholic tone. Themes of identity and mortality & aging run throughout.

Composer

Bill BerryMichael StipeMike MillsPeter Buck

Cinematography

Anastas N. Michos

Cast

Jim CarreyDanny DeVitoCourtney LovePaul GiamattiVincent SchiavelliPeter BonerzJerry LawlerGerry Becker

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

1970s 1980s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Identity Mortality & Aging

Tone

ComedicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

True Story

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Man on the Moon

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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