Funny People
“George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.”
2009•R•2h 26m•5.9•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Judd Apatow
Writer
Judd Apatow
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$72M
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Adam Sandler
George Simmons
Seth Rogen
Ira Wright
Leslie Mann
Laura
Eric Bana
Clarke
Jonah Hill
Leo Koenig
Jason Schwartzman
Mark Taylor Jackson
Aubrey Plaza
Daisy Danby
RZA
Chuck
Aziz Ansari
Randy
Maude Apatow
Mable
Iris Apatow
Ingrid
Torsten Voges
Dr. Lars
Allan Wasserman
Dr. Stevens
Rod Man
Rod Man
Wayne Federman
Comedy & Magic Manager
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
Relativity Media
Company
Apatow Productions
Company
Madison 23 Productions
Producer
Clayton Townsend
Producer
Judd Apatow
Producer
Barry Mendel
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