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A Funny Man

7.320111h 56mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorMartin Zandvliet
WritersAnders Frithiof August·Martin Zandvliet
ProducerMikael Chr. Rieks

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Martin Zandvliet

NKNikolaj Lie Kaas
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Dirch Passer
JZJulie Zangenberg
Julie Zangenberg
Lone Hertz
LRLars Ranthe
Lars Ranthe
Kjeld Petersen
LBLars Brygmann
Lars Brygmann
Stig Lommer
AAAnnika Aakjær
Annika Aakjær
Daimi
LCLaura Christensen
Laura Christensen
Hanne Passer
MKMorten Kirkskov
Morten Kirkskov
Ove Sprogøe
LBLaura Bro
Laura Bro
Sitter Horne-Rasmussen
MBMartin Buch
Martin Buch
Preben Kaas
MRMalou Reymann
Malou Reymann
Bente Askjær
SJSilja Eriksen Jensen
Silja Eriksen Jensen
Judy Gringer
KHKristian Halken
Kristian Halken
Lommers assistent

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A Funny Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Funny Man?

A Funny Man is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Funny Man on Netflix?

No, A Funny Man is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is A Funny Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Funny Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch A Funny Man for free?

A Funny Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is A Funny Man based on a true story?

Yes — A Funny Man is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).