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Funny People (2009) -- When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act.
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Funny People (2009) -- When seasoned comedian George Simmons (Sandler) learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship inspires him to take a relatively green performer (Rogen) under his wing as his opening act.
Funny People (2009) -- Adam Sandler stars in this film about a stand up comedian battling a terminal illness

Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   13,280 votes
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Director:
Judd Apatow
Writer (WGA):
Judd Apatow (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 July 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Plot:
When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(846 articles)
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User Comments:
Why Are People Not Enjoying This Film? more (158 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Untitled Judd Apatow/Adam Sandler Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.
Runtime:
146 min | 153 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #45381) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Manitoba/Ontario) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | UK:15 | Australia:MA | Ireland:16 | Singapore:M18 | New Zealand:R16 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Finland:K-13

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Trivia:
Aziz Ansari's character, Randy, proved to be so popular on the set with the cast and crew that Judd Apatow shot a Randy "documentary" and is currently developing a Randy feature film. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where George is playing with the hired musicians he is holding an electric guitar, when the camera changes he is holding an acoustic. more
Quotes:
Mark: If you don't have sex with Daisy in 10 days, I will. more
Movie Connections:
References There's Something About Mary (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Real Love more

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35 out of 68 people found the following comment useful.
Why Are People Not Enjoying This Film?, 31 July 2009
9/10
Author: ryanburt8 from West Stockbridge, MA

This film is certainly not Apatow's best. It seems people are giving it a bad rep because its (truth be told) a little too long, but the length doesn't take away from the content. I think this film is an explanation about many comedians, not all, but many. It shows how comedy is often drawn from depression, inadequacies, a persons internal pains expressed through comedy. This film is fantastic in my mind, it contains the humor, along with the drama, and while it may not top "40 year old.." or "Knocked Up' it was wonderful. Expect some great cameos. great acting, enjoyable story-line, and the same Apatow crew that we now know and love. I give this film a 9/10 because it kept me interested, kept me laughing, and is a welcomed addition to Judd's resume.

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