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6.3
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roger177
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

...has a lot of humor and gnashing. It's centered on Adam Sandler's best performance, playing George Simmons, a superstar comic who learns he has a very short time to live.

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Edison Kardirsson
rated 6

Totally okay. Quite different from the typical Sandler movies.

8 months ago
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Cast & Crew

Judd Apatow
As Friend in video (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Judd Apatow
Director
Judd Apatow
Writer
Adam Sandler
As George Simmons
Ben Stiller
As Friend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)
Seth Rogen
As Ira Wright
Sarah Silverman
As Sarah Silverman
Janeane Garofalo
As Friend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)

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What is Funny People about? Toggle content

Funny People follows the story of a famous comedian who is forced to reevaluate his priorities when he discovers he has a terminal illness. As he tries to make amends with his past and find meaning in his life, he forms an unlikely friendship with a young aspiring comedian. Through their relationship, the comedian learns valuable lessons about love, family, and friendship. The film features performances by real-life comedians and offers a hilarious look at the world of stand-up comedy. Ultimately, it's a heartwarming story about finding happiness in unexpected places.

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You can stream Funny People on: Apple TV

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Funny People include Just My Luck, The Wolf of Wall Street, Don Jon, The Intouchables, Crazy, Stupid, Love., No Reservations.

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Funny People was released in theaters on October 1, 2009.