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Funny People

R20092h 26mJudd Apatow
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 60

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

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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Male FriendshipComedianCancer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Funny People (2009) 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 stars in Funny People?

Funny People stars Adam Sandler (George Simmons), Seth Rogen (Ira Wright), Leslie Mann (Laura), Eric Bana (Clarke), Jonah Hill (Leo Koenig). The film was directed by Judd Apatow.

How long is Funny People?

Funny People has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated R.

Is Funny People worth watching?

Funny People holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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