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50/50

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
327K
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in 50/50 (2011)
A comedic account of a 27-year-old guy's cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
327K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,366
366
  • Director
    • Jonathan Levine
  • Writer
    • Will Reiser
  • Stars
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Seth Rogen
    • Anna Kendrick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonathan Levine
  • Writer
    • Will Reiser
  • Stars
    • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Seth Rogen
    • Anna Kendrick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 459User reviews
    • 327Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 28 nominations

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    Seth Rogen in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anna Kendrick in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Jonathan Levine in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anna Kendrick, and Seth Rogen in 50/50 (2011)
    Bryce Dallas Howard in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anna Kendrick in 50/50 (2011)
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bryce Dallas Howard in 50/50 (2011)
    Anna Kendrick in 50/50 (2011)
    Seth Rogen and Will Reiser in 50/50 (2011)
    Anna Kendrick in 50/50 (2011)

    Top cast

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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Adamas Adam
    Seth Rogen
    Seth Rogen
    • Kyleas Kyle
    Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick
    • Katherineas Katherine
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    • Rachaelas Rachael
    Anjelica Huston
    Anjelica Huston
    • Dianeas Diane
    Serge Houde
    Serge Houde
    • Richard - Alzheimer Dadas Richard - Alzheimer Dad
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Dr. Rossas Dr. Ross
    Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Alanas Alan
    Donna Yamamoto
    Donna Yamamoto
    • Dr. Waldersonas Dr. Walderson
    Sugar Lyn Beard
    Sugar Lyn Beard
    • Susanas Susan
    Yee Jee Tso
    Yee Jee Tso
    • Dr. Leeas Dr. Lee
    Sarah Smyth
    Sarah Smyth
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Peter Kelamis
    Peter Kelamis
    • Philas Phil
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    • Jackieas Jackie
    Daniel Bacon
    Daniel Bacon
    • Dr. Phillipsas Dr. Phillips
    P. Lynn Johnson
    P. Lynn Johnson
    • Bernieas Bernie
    Laura Bertram
    Laura Bertram
    • Claireas Claire
    • Director
      • Jonathan Levine
    • Writer
      • Will Reiser
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Adam is a 27 year old writer of radio programs and is diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer. With the help of his best friend, his mother, and a young therapist at the cancer center, Adam learns what and who the most important things in his life are. —Calikeane
    • cancer
    • best friend
    • therapist
    • chemotherapy
    • survival rate
    • 277 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It takes a pair to beat the odds
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language throughout, sexual content and some drug use
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is based on screenwriter Will Reiser, who was diagnosed with cancer, and later recovered. Seth Rogen (Kyle) helped Reiser cope with his disease, and convinced him to write a screenplay during their early twenties together.
    • Goofs
      When Adam is running in Seattle at the beginning of the film, the Lion's Gate Bridge in Vancouver, BC is seen in the background.
    • Quotes

      Rachael: Why am I the bad guy?

      Kyle: Because you're his girlfriend, you cheated on him, and he has fucking cancer, you lunatic!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.208 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Bricks or Coconuts
      Written and Performed by Jacuzzi Boys

      Courtesy of Mexican Summer

      By arrangement with Terrorbird Media

    User reviews459

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Seth Rogen on a drama
    How many drama movies about cancer treatment, with suffering performances and a true story of overcoming have been made and even became tiresome way? Well, the young director Jonathan Levine and Will Reiser (screenplay) found a formidable new vision of it all.

    The film tells the story of Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a young man of twenty-seven years working for a radio company in Seattle. He is informed that he has a rare form of cancer called "Neurofibrosarcoma", and is told he only has a 50% chance to live with him. Frustrated, but moving day to day with a seemingly calm, with the help of his friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), Adam continues his long journey of recovery. Only to be bothered by his irritating, selfish girlfriend Rachel (Bryce Dallas Howard). But with the help of the, half embarrassed but very helpful, psychologist Katherine (Anna Kendrick). Adam then proceeds to deal with their illness and can remain calm during most part of the film.

    There are so many forms of cancer, rare and common, harmless and that their chances of getting it are very high. Start is random, but dealing with it is even more difficult. While "50/50" is a moving, and sometimes it is emotion-test and tearful, he still has a strong comic relief thanks to Seth Rogen, and several occasions that Adam and Kyle meddle.

    The film is a drama, that works as a comedy very well written. Some may find this a defect, but rather a quality. Adam throughout the film faces its situation near death in a lively manner. It's as if the film were telling us, "if it is your last minutes, let then be smiling!".

    The cast is terrific, even comic, Seth manages to have an interesting dramatic performance; Anna Kendrick formidable as ever; Angelica Houston and Serge Houde as Adam's parents with great performances; but who shines above everyone is Joseph Levitt with a fantastic performance, proving to be an very promising actor.

    Thanks to a wonderful third act, in terms of direction and screenplay that never fail or work against the film at any time, the public has an emotional breakdown all of the characters and the story itself and fantastic to witness.
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    FAQ1

    • Was Kyle a true friend of Adam?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I'm with Cancer
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Mandate Pictures
      • Point Grey Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,014,192
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,644,095
      • Oct 2, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,097,853
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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