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Funny People

Funny People

George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.

20095.92h 26m

Overview

Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.

Directed by Judd Apatow
Written by Judd Apatow
Produced by Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel, Judd Apatow
Box OfficeBudget: $75.0MRevenue: $71.6M

Top Cast

Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler

George Simmons

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

Ira Wright

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann

Laura

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Clarke

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Leo Koenig

Jason Schwartzman

Jason Schwartzman

Mark Taylor Jackson

Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

Daisy Danby

RZA

RZA

Chuck

Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari

Randy

Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow

Mable

Themes & Keywords

male friendshipcomediancancer

About Funny People

Funny People is a comedy, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of male friendship, comedian, cancer. Directed by Judd Apatow, it stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann. Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.

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