50/50

2011, Comedy/Drama, 1h 39m

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A good-hearted film about a difficult topic, 50/50 maneuvers between jokes and drama with surprising finesse. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Adam Lerner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has always tried to take good care of his health, so it comes as a cruel surprise when he learns that he has malignant tumors along his spine. His doctor gives him a 50/50 chance of survival, but Adam tries to remain upbeat, though his mother (Anjelica Huston) and his friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist (Anna Kendrick), but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Some Drug Use)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jonathan Levine
  • Producer:
    Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Ben Karlin
  • Writer:
    Will Reiser
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $35.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Summit Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

Cast & Crew

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Adam
Seth Rogen
Kyle
Anna Kendrick
Katherine
Bryce Dallas Howard
Rachael
Philip Baker Hall
Alan
Anjelica Huston
Diane
Serge Houde
Richard
Andrew Airlie
Dr. Ross
Jonathan Levine
Director
Will Reiser
Screenwriter
Evan Goldberg
Producer
Seth Rogen
Producer
Ben Karlin
Producer
Nathan Kahane
Executive Producer
Will Reiser
Executive Producer
Terry Stacey
Cinematography
Zene Baker
Film Editing
Michael Giacchino
Original Music
Annie Spitz
Production Design
Ross Dempster
Art Director
Shane Vieau
Set Decoration
Carla Hetland
Costume Design
Francine Maisler
Casting
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Critic Reviews for 50/50

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Audience Reviews for 50/50

  • Feb 27, 2016
    50/50 is funny when it needs to be and serious when it needs to be. This film does tackle a difficult subject but is definitely worth a watch!
    Mr N Super Reviewer
  • Aug 27, 2014
    the ultimate Bromance movie, either way it is awesome.
    Joseph E Super Reviewer
  • Feb 26, 2013
    Not a big fan of either of these actors, but the story itself wasn't bad.
    Erin C Super Reviewer
  • Dec 30, 2012
    '50/50'. The characters and emotions feel SO, SO real, and are wonderfully realised through fantastic writing and acting. I experienced and felt every high and low, and it's one of the best emotional roller-coasters of the year. I hate happy endings, but I was way too invested to hope for anything else with this. And Anna Kendrick? Wow, I have the biggest crush on her right now.
    c0up   Super Reviewer
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