Funny People Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 30, 2009

Funny People

Release Date: Friday, July 31, 2009 Theaters

Director: Judd Apatow

Starring: Seth Rogen • Leslie Mann • Eric Bana • Jonah Hill • Jason Schwartzman

R Comedy 2 hrs, 26 m

2.87 / 5.0

90% WILL SEE 10% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Over the past few years, writer/director Judd Apatow ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up") has shown that nothing—not even losing your virginity or the miracle of childbirth—is sacred. About his third film behind the camera, he says, "I'm trying to make a very serious movie that is twice as funny as my other movies. Wish me luck!" Apatow directs Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann in "Funny People," the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.

Comedy Drama

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Who is making Funny People – Crew List

A look at Funny People behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Judd Apatow last helmed The Bubble and The King of Staten Island. The film's writer Judd Apatow last penned The Bubble and The King of Staten Island.

Director: Judd Apatow
Screenwriter: Judd Apatow
Producers: Judd Apatow
Barry Mendel
Clayton Townsend

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Apatow Productions

Production – What we know about the Funny People

Key Facts

Film shooting September 29, 2008 through January 22, 2009.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2009

Completed

Changed Funny People movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2008

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality
Runtime: 2 hrs, 26 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Judd Apatow Comedy Project
Language: English

Funny People Trailers and Clips

Funny People

Theatrical Trailer

Funny People Release Date: When was the film released?

Funny People was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 31 , 2009. The film was released in approximately 3,007 theaters. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Aliens in the Attic, The Collector and Thirst.