endless crude language and unfunny jokes. Tkhe base of the story cannot redeem this mess!
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Funny People
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Stand-up saga has a foul mouth but brains and heart, too.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, friendship, honesty
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Funny People
Parents need to know that director Judd Apatow's latest comedy is loaded with the strong language (from "f--k" to "p---y" and then some), adult behavior, and sexualized material (including lots of penis jokes and one scene with naked breasts) you'd expect from the man behind Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. But it's also an honest, sincere drama about the challenges of modern life. Look past the crude stuff, and you'll see that this is actually a serious, heartfelt film masquerading as a light comedy.
Read our full review by James Rocchi
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the movie's style of humor impacts its more dramatic themes. Do the two "sides" of the movie go well together? Would the movie be as entertaining if the humor was less crude?
- Does the fact that someone's dying automatically make them a better person? And does a reprive from a terminal diagnosis automatically mean that someone will lead a better life?
- Is stand-up comedy just entertainment, or is it an art form? Are stand-up comedians all tortured artists, or is it something that has its ups and downs?
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Negative role models
Save your time and money
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Good movie for 14+ but not under
It was pretty good movie but not appropriate for kids that arent ready for dirty language and sex.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Funny People
Funny People is Judd Apatow's third film in his comedy trio but this one feels as a dramedy. Adam Sandler gives one of his best performances on screen they give Sandler something to work with and challenge himself with. Seth Rogen gives comic relief as his writer and suprisingly Leslie Mann is enjoyable in it.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Loved it!
This movie is great. I loved it. But if you're over 16, don't go with your parents, only because it talks about awkward subjects. No offence to parents. -i-luvz-moosyk
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
for parents
i hatedthe movie cause its not funny an its not what you think parents i wouldn't take no kids to see that movie and you be disappointed
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
good for older teens but too much for younger
ehh not the best movie but its worth watching kids may enjoy it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Not worth the time or money
I am amazed that on a site dedicated to common sense, this movie has any support. The critics and Hollywood elites might like a film like this, but I would hope the general public (common) finds it offensive with very little redeeming value. Crudeness in a movie can often make a scene very funny, unexpected and memorable (The Ugly Truth uses crude humor in this way). This movie over uses it and it eclipses the characters and storyline all together. I am an not easily offended, in fact I am an Adam Sandler fan, and like Seth Rogen too, but this film was beyond horrible. Save your money.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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This is a good movie. It is one of sandlers best yet. Keep in mind though there is sex and a lot of language and penis stuff.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
There's swearing, sexual dialogue and some actual sex. It's not too bad and I think anyone over 11 can handle it.Though some of the jokes may be over their heads.It's a very good movie. I love Judd Apatow's work. Knocked Up was excellent and this movie is just as good, if not a little bit better.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Funny, but long and disjointed movie.
I laughed at this movie quite a bit, but there were definitely parts where it dragged -- for a comedy. The movie gets caught up in a subplot (for an hour or so) that never really seems to get resolved. It felt like you were left with something incomplete. This subplot makes it a very long movie (especially for a comedy) at around 2 hours and 20 minutes. It really starts to drag at the end. Beware of lots and lots of penis jokes. No kids...there are two sex scenes, one mildly graphic (breasts shown), language is all across the board (like all Apatow films) and lots of brands: Apple (quite heavily), Nike, MySpace, Facebook, PayPal, Target, Craigslist, Wii Fit. By the time the movie was over, I felt at a loss for what I just saw and what the whole point really was: a story about George's love life or about him coming to reality with life and death?
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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Although the humor was crude and at times disturbing, I found it to be very funny. The movie had a nice sense of seriousness to it which provided a nice balance. There is a lot of inappropriate language but I still got a good laugh out of it. Beware: the movie is VERY long (a little under 2 and a half hours)
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Gross, not that good or funny
Movie had some cute and sweet moments and a few laughs but was so consistently gross that almost regretted seeing it. But I'm an adult. I wouldn't want any tween or teen of mine to see it. It just isn't a good representation of real humanity.
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Perfect movie to talk about, don't let your grtade schoolers watch it.
Great movie. But please, don't go to an "R" rated movie and expect smiley unicorns and good old fashioned slapstick. If you think our society has hit rock bottom because of a Judd Apatow movie then I think you should take a serious look around you. If you are THAT easily offended, maybe you should let go and stop letting things get to you, and just laugh at them because they are funny. Some movies overdo the crudity and it takes away from the movie (Bruno) but still have their moments you can sit back and laugh at. Overall I thought this movie was very well written, had a good easy to follow storyline, and was just crude enough to keep it interesting. The characters showed good development and if I have a kid half as thoughtful as the main character (Rogen's character) then would be perfectly happy.
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Not good for any age!
Hate it. This movie hits rock bottom and is completely inappropriate. The content is unacceptable, showing a great lack of morals, actions and language for today's society. We are in a sad state if this is thought to be socially acceptable. I can only think things will have to get better sometime soon after experiencing something this offensive.
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
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Heartwarming and funny -- for older teens and adults.
Loved it. The film is a great blend of humor and drama, but is for a more mature audience. This is not the typical Appatow movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
very very funny and for kids 14 up
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| 69% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 54% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 38% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 38% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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