One of the most memorable highlights of “Thank You Very Much,” Alex Braverman’s consistently engaging documentary about comedy legend Andy Kaufman, doesn’t directly involve Kaufman at all.

Thank You Very Much is on steadiest footing when it’s clear that people are still entirely flummoxed by Kaufman and his real motivations and don’t pretend to understand.

Read Deadline's review of 'Thank You Very Much,' an Andy Kaufman documentary directed by Alex Braverman that had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

“Thank You Very Much” — the title comes from Foreign Man’s timid sign-off — is structurally straightforward, covering Kaufman’s life and career from childhood to his death from lung ...

EXCLUSIVE: Acquisition news out today will have comedy fans giving thanks — Thank You Very Much, the documentary about the late Andy Kaufman, has been picked up by Drafthouse Films. The film ...

Many times I’d have to say to him, ‘OK, you’ve done enough tonight, you can leave now.’” Thank You Very Much premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023.

Thank You Very Much is the definitive documentary look at how a shy, oddball kid from Long Island, NY, became the most polarizing performance artist of the 20th century.

“Thank You Very Much,” directed by Alex Braverman, uses archival footage and interviews to explore the appeal of a stand-up who didn’t tell jokes. Skip to content Skip to site index.