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Funny People (2009)

Starring: Eric Bana, Seth Rogen, Adam Sandler, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Judd Apatow

Release Date: July 31st, 2009
Release Date: 28th August, 2009

Synopsis: George is a very successful stand up comedian who learns that he has an untreatable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira is a struggling up-and-coming stand up comedian who works at a deli and has yet to figure out his onstage persona. One night, these two perform at the same club and George takes notice of Ira. George hires Ira to be his semi-personal assistant as well as his friend.

Funny People Movie Trailer

About the Movie

Funny People is an upcoming 2009 American comedy-drama film, written, co-produced, and directed by Judd Apatow, and starring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen as stand-up comedians. The film is scheduled for release on July 31, 2009. The film will implement more dramatic elements than seen in Apatow’s previous films. Funny People is in post-production as of January 2009 and is a co-production between Happy Madison Productions and Apatow Productions. Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures will co-finance the film, while Universal will distribute worldwide. The film is rated R for “language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.”