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Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 179 Ratings

Summary: 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.
Runtime: 146 min
Rating: Rated R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality.
Production: Universal Pictures
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Nov 24, 2009
Director Credit
Judd Apatow Director
Writer Credit
Judd Apatow Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Adam Sandler George Simmons
Leslie Mann Laura
Seth Rogen Ira Wright
Cast Credit
Allan Wasserman Dr. Stevens
Aubrey Plaza Daisy
Aziz Ansari Randy
Eric Bana Clarke
Iris Apatow Ingrid
Jason Schwartzman Mark Taylor Jackson
Jonah Hill Leo Koenig
Maude Apatow Mable
Rod Man Himself
The RZA Chuck
Torsten Voges Dr. Lars
Wayne Federman Comedy & Magic Manager
Producer Credit
Andrew J. Cohen Co-Producer
Barry Mendel Producer
Brendan O'Brien Co-Producer
Clayton Townsend Producer
Evan Goldberg Executive Producer
Jack Giarraputo Executive Producer
Judd Apatow Producer
Lisa Yadavaia Associate Producer
Seth Rogen Executive Producer
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