Funny People

Theatrical - Wide 2009-07-31

Cast Adam Sandler Seth Rogen Leslie Mann Eric Bana Jonah Hill
Directed by Judd Apatow

Box Office Gross: $71,600,000

Running Time: 146 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions, Madison 23 Productions

Genres: Comedy Drama

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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.

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