Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017 1h 33m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 755

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Synopsis

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Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

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Cast

Jim Carrey
Self
Danny DeVito
Self
Miloš Forman
Self
Judd Hirsch
Self
Peter Bonerz
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Randall Carver
Self
Andy Dick
Self
Paul Giamatti
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Smith
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chris Smith, shot by Brantley Gutierrez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Barry Poltermann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jim Carrey and Danny DeVito and Miloš Forman carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7214762 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chris Smith directs. Brantley Gutierrez behind the camera. Barry Poltermann cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Chris Smith, shot by Brantley Gutierrez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Barry Poltermann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Jim Carrey and Danny DeVito and Miloš Forman carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt7214762 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brantley Gutierrez
Editing: Barry Poltermann
Runtime: 93 min · 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017)

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Chris Smith

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Who made it

VICE Media
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Library Films
US

Key crew

EditorBarry Poltermann
Executive ProducerShane Smith
ProducerChris Smith
Executive ProducerEddy Moretti
Executive ProducerNicole Montez
Executive ProducerMichael Kronish
Associate ProducerAbazar Khayami
ProducerSpike Jonze
ProducerDanny Gabai
ProducerBrendan Fitzgerald
Associate ProducerCasey Feldman
Line ProducerAzadeh De Leon
Executive ProducerJim Czarnecki
Executive ProducerTony Clifton

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What it's about, really

filmmaking
mentally unstable

Release history · US

When it landed

Digital2017-11-17· Netflix
TV2017-11-11· DOC NYC

Also known as

International titles

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - The Story of Jim Carrey & Andy Kaufman Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony CliftonUS
짐 & 앤디: 더 그레이트 비욘드 - 더 스토리 오브 짐 캐리 & 앤디 코프먼 피처링 어 베리 스페셜, 컨트랙츄얼리 오블리게이티드 멘션 오브 토니 클리프턴KR
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony CliftonUS