A Funny Man (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2011, A Funny Man is a drama film directed by Martin Zandvliet, running about 116 minutes. “A biography of the Danish actor and comedian, Dirch Passer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Opening in the seductive style of the sixties, »A Funny Man« uncovers the perennial loneliness that comedian Dirch Passer (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) has found himself in after a fast-tracked rise to fame. He struggles between his own desire to gain critical respect and servicing the audience¿s needs. Costing his kindred friendship to on-stage partner Kjeld Petersen (Lars Ranthe) Dirch takes on Steinbeck's classic »Of Mice and Men«, only for the audience to break out in laughter at his first line. Dirch's Lennie becomes a running joke, and so has, Dirch believes, his own life.
Who’s in it. A Funny Man stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Dirch Passer, Julie Zangenberg as Lone Hertz, Lars Ranthe as Kjeld Petersen and Lars Brygmann as Stig Lommer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Funny Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Funny Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Funny Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Funny Man (2011)?
- In US, A Funny Man is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Funny Man worth watching?
- A Funny Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Funny Man?
- A Funny Man stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Julie Zangenberg, Lars Ranthe, Lars Brygmann and Annika Aakjær.
- When was A Funny Man released?
- A Funny Man was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.