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Reviewed on May 4, 2018
Funny People(2009)
George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.
5.9(1,470)2h 26m2009-07-30
ComedyDrama
Funny People Synopsis
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.
Funny People (2009) is a comedy and drama film directed by Judd Apatow, released on July 30, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Eric Bana. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 1,470 ratings.
- Director:
- Judd Apatow
- Writers:
- Judd Apatow
- Producers:
- Clayton Townsend, Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel
- Cinematographer:
- Janusz Kamiński
- Composer:
- Jason Schwartzman
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions, Madison 23 Productions
- Budget:
- $75,000,000
- Revenue:
- $71,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Funny People (2009) Trailer
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Funny People Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Funny People.
Official Trailer
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Trailer 2
Trailer
Adam Sandler's Thanksgiving Toast
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The Thanksgiving Scene - Extended Preview
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Funny People Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Judd Apatow, written by Judd Apatow, produced by Clayton Townsend, Judd Apatow and Barry Mendel.
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Funny People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 1,470 ratings.
Kamurai
7/10Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. I don't know if it's that Adam Sandler is playing a dying character, or that Seth Rogan is miserable, that the idea of being a professional comedian is especially appealing, or that they just did a fine job mixing a serious situation with a lot of comedy while mixing in some showcase of humanity, particularly human values. There are a couple of really good…
Reviewed on October 4, 2020
Andre Gonzales
6/10Weird movie. Not really sure of the point of the movie. But there just a weird comedy. 2 stand up comedians out for some fun I guess.
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
TkA
1/10**Who writes this stuff?** The media/entertainment is getting saturated with this trash, acting like its normal, why won't someone do anything about this? How many comedians does it take to get a single laugh from someone? Apparently more than the cast of this whole movie. This is a great example of dumbed down comedy - if you thought it was funny, you're probably stupid. Remember that boy/girl in grade primary who…
Reviewed on July 30, 2026
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Funny People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Funny People online?
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Funny People (2009) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Funny People?
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The main cast of Funny People (2009) includes Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jonah Hill. The film was directed by Judd Apatow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Funny People released?
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Funny People was released on July 30, 2009 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is Funny People worth watching?
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Funny People (2009) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 1,470 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Funny People?
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