Funny People

Funny People is rated R: for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.

Release Date: 31 July 2009

Because we only review G, PG, and PG-13 movies at Parent Previews we did not review this title. For your convenience, we have provided some brief information about the film’s synopsis and content.

Synopsis: Comedian George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is enjoying a successful career when he learns he has a terminal disease. Reflecting on his life, he decides to spend his remaining time mentoring an up-and-coming performer (Seth Rogen) and looking up a former girlfriend (Leslie Mann). And then, a funny thing happens on the way to his deathbed…

Studio: Universal Pictures

Director: Judd Apatow

Stars: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana.

Studio: 2009 Universal Pictures. Visit the official movie site.

This additional information about the movie’s content is taken from the notes of various Canadian Film Classification boards:

Violence:

- Infrequent hand-to-hand violence (little blood or details shown).

Sexual Content:

- Breast nudity is seen in a sexual situation.

- Sexual activity is implied.

- Sexual activity is briefly simulated.

- Pervasive use of crude and descriptive sexual language, references and innuendo.

- Embracing and kissing.

Language:

- Pervasive use of the sexual expletive, sometimes in a sexual context.

- Frequent use of scatological slang, profanity, and vulgar expressions.

- Infrequent use of ethno-cultural and sexual slurs.

Drugs and Alcohol

- Substance abuse.

- Implied use of an illegal drug in a recreational context.

Coming to terms with the reality of death is the theme behind the films My Life, Henry Poole is Here and Brian’s Song. This movie was written and directed by Judd Apatow, who also created the movies 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up.

Home Video Notes: Funny People releases on DVD and Blu-ray on November 24, 2009.