20 Best Netflix 2017 Original Movies - Ranked

16. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Jim And Andy The Great Beyond Jim Carrey
Netflix

Though Jim Carrey has kept a pretty low profile in recent years, this fascinating meta-documentary about his method acting on the set of the 1999 Andy Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon is an exhilarating reminder of just how great a performer he is.

Melding candid interviews with the actor alongside never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage of Carrey on set, it's made hilariously, abundantly clear that he was a huge pain to work with, even if his efforts did ultimately translate into a Best Actor Golden Globe.

For anyone interested in the machinations behind creation and performance, it shouldn't be missed, and above all else this is a film sure to keep Carrey and Kaufman fans alike glued to the screen.

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