

Funny People
2009-07-30 · 146 min · ★ 5.9
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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Production details
- Directors
- Judd Apatow
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions, Madison 23 Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 75,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 71,600,000
Top Cast
Adam SandlerGeorge Simmons
Seth RogenIra Wright
Leslie MannLaura
Eric BanaClarke
Jonah HillLeo Koenig
Jason SchwartzmanMark Taylor Jackson
Aubrey PlazaDaisy Danby
RZAChuck
Aziz AnsariRandy
Maude ApatowMable
Iris ApatowIngrid
Torsten VogesDr. Lars
Allan WassermanDr. Stevens
Rod ManRod Man
Wayne FedermanComedy & Magic Manager
Mike O'ConnellMySpace Escort
James TaylorJames Taylor
Nicole ParkerDawn
Nydia McFaddenMandy
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