Funny Is Money (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film

Released in 1999, Funny Is Money is a notable film directed by Norman Jewison.
What it’s about. Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fifth of the six films, "Funny Is Money," filmmaker Norman Jewison delves into the topic of comedy, using the hype surrounding the finale of the wildly successful NBC series "Seinfeld" as his launchpad to explore how the artform has evolved over the past 100 years.
Who’s in it. Funny Is Money stars Milton Berle as Self, Margaret Cho as Self, Dave Chappelle as Self and Phyllis Diller as Self, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny Is Money (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Funny Is Money change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Funny Is Money?
- Funny Is Money stars Milton Berle, Margaret Cho, Dave Chappelle, Phyllis Diller and Dick Gregory.
- When was Funny Is Money released?
- Funny Is Money was released in 1999.