Funny People(2009)- Production Details

Poster of Funny People

Synopsis

George Simmons is a famous stand-up comedian who learns that he has a terminal illness and less than a year to live. When, he meets Ira, a struggling comedian at a comedy club where both the comedians are performing, George hires Ira to be his personal assistant and opening act at his performances. The two forge a close friendship as George helps Ira with his career and Ira helps George find closure in his legacy. However, when George learns that his disease has gone into remission and an ex-girlfriend re-enters his life, he's inspired to reevaluate what is important to him and what truly gives meaning to his life.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • July 31, 2009

MPAA Rating

R (for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality)

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Run Time

2 hours 25 minutes

Distributors

Universal Pictures

Box Office

$51,814,192

Also Known As

  • Untitled Judd Apatow/Adam Sandler Comedy

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Los Angeles, California, USA

Produced In

United States

Directors

Judd Apatow

Director

CAST

Adam Sandler

George Simmons

Seth Rogen

Ira Wright

Leslie Mann

Laura

Eric Bana

Clarke

Jonah Hill

Leo Koenig

Jason Schwartzman

Mark Taylor Jackson