Funny People
Seen it?2009 | 146 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved 50/50, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$75 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 174K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Judd Apatow
- Adam SandlerGeorge Simmons
- Seth RogenIra Wright
- Leslie MannLaura
- Eric BanaClarke
- Jonah HillLeo Koenig
- Jason SchwartzmanMark Taylor Jackson
- Aubrey PlazaDaisy Danby
- RZAChuck
- Aziz AnsariRandy
- Maude ApatowMable