Funny People

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.

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Judd Apatow directed Funny People in 2009. See Judd Apatow's full filmography, where to start with Judd Apatow, or where to go after you've seen everything by Judd Apatow.

Funny People was released in 2009 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 146 minutes.