---
title: "Funny People"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/funny-people-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20829
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Funny People (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/funny-people-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Funny People is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wealthy comedian receives stunning health news and reevaluates his life with an aspiring comic."

### Why Watch
- Features a story about reevaluating life priorities
- Includes performances by a famous funnyman and an aspiring stand-up comic

### Caveats & Content Note
- Received mixed box-office results despite positive critical reviews
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an R rating and blends comedy with dramatic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/funny-people-2009#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Funny People released?
The film was released on July 31, 2009 in the US by Universal Pictures.

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
The main character, George Simmons, is a famous and wealthy funnyman.

### Q: Who helps George Simmons reevaluate his priorities?
An aspiring stand-up comic named Ira helps George reevaluate his priorities.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes.

### Q: How was the film received?
The film received mostly positive reviews from critics, though it was a box-office bomb grossing $71 million against a $75 million budget.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Funny People — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20829)
- [Funny People - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funny_People)
- [Funny People (1977) | Filmotéka | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/34148-funny-people/filmoteka/)
- [Funny People 60% (1976) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/386788-funny-people)

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