Funny Is Money
1999, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in which famous directors take on major subjects of their choosing. In the fifth of the six films, "Funny Is Money," filmmaker Norman Jewison delves into the topic of comedy, using the hype surrounding the finale of the wildly successful NBC series "Seinfeld" as his launchpad to explore how the artform has evolved over the past 100 years.
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- 1 October 1999
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Funny Is Money: quick answers
What should I watch before Funny Is Money?
Watch In Search of the Happy Ending (1999), From Behind Closed Doors (1999), Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999), and The Pursuit of Happiness (1999) first.
What comes after Funny Is Money?
Next in the series: The American Tapestry (2000).
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Funny Is Money runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Funny Is Money isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1999. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Funny Is Money?
If you liked Funny Is Money, try Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, Roger & Me, An Honest Liar.
Who directed Funny Is Money?
Funny Is Money (1999) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Milton Berle, Dave Chappelle, Phyllis Diller.