Funny People

Funny People

5.9IMDb Score
Released:2009-07-30
Duration:146 min
Director:Judd Apatow
Actors:Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill
Production:Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Apatow Productions, Madison 23 Productions

Overview:

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.

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