Funny People (2009)

6.3R146 minDirector: Judd Apatow

2009 film by Judd Apatow

Funny People is a 2009 American black comedy-drama film written and directed by Judd Apatow, co-produced by Apatow Productions and Madison 23 Productions, and starring Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann, with Eric Bana, Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman in supporting roles. The film follows a famous comedian who is diagnosed with a terminal disease and tries to fix the relationships in his life while befriending an aspiring comedian.

The film was released by Universal Pictures on July 31, 2009, to mostly positive reviews from critics, and was a box-office bomb, grossing $71 million against its $75 million budget. It was the final film produced by Madison 23 Productions, as Sandler retired the label after its release.

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What is Funny People about?
Funny People (2009) — George is a very successful stand up comedian who learns that he has an untreatable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira is a struggling up-and-coming stand up comedian who works at a deli and has yet to figure out his onstage persona. One night, these two pe
Is Funny People based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Funny People scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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