Funny People (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Funny People is a comedy and drama film directed by Judd Apatow, running about 146 minutes. “George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Funny People stars Adam Sandler as George Simmons, Seth Rogen as Ira Wright, Leslie Mann as Laura and Eric Bana as Clarke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Funny People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $71.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Funny People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Funny People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Funny People (2009)?
- In US, Funny People is available to stream on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Funny People worth watching?
- Funny People holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Funny People?
- Funny People stars Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana and Jonah Hill.
- When was Funny People released?
- Funny People was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.