Funny People(2009)
“George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.”
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.
Director
Judd Apatow
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$72M
Cast
Adam Sandler
as George Simmons
Seth Rogen
as Ira Wright
Leslie Mann
as Laura
Eric Bana
as Clarke
Jonah Hill
as Leo Koenig
Jason Schwartzman
as Mark Taylor Jackson
Aubrey Plaza
as Daisy Danby
RZA
as Chuck
Aziz Ansari
as Randy
Maude Apatow
as Mable
Iris Apatow
as Ingrid
Torsten Voges
as Dr. Lars
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 26m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$72M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Columbia Pictures • Relativity Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Funny People?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Funny People (2009).
What is Funny People about?▼
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.
Who directed Funny People?▼
Funny People was directed by Judd Apatow and released in 2009. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Funny People?▼
Funny People has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
Who stars in Funny People?▼
The cast of Funny People includes Adam Sandler as George Simmons, Seth Rogen as Ira Wright, Leslie Mann as Laura, Eric Bana as Clarke, Jonah Hill as Leo Koenig and more.
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