# Funny People (2009)

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**Runtime**: 146 min
**Genres**: Comedy, Drama
**Directed by**: Judd Apatow
**Written by**: Judd Apatow
**Starring**: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman

> *George Simmons was prepared to die, but then a funny thing happened.*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Apatow asks if funny people can be happy people; the results are mixed. When a famous comedian receives a serious diagnosis, he tries to take a struggling newcomer under his wing. The film may be overlong, but it's hard to dislike.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, tender

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