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50/50

  • 20112011
  • K-11K-11
  • 1h 40min
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
323K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,633
17
  • Cast & crew
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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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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
323K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,633
17
  • 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
    • 342Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 28 nominations

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    Seth Rogen in 50/50 (2011)
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    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
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    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
    cancerbest friendtherapistchemotherapysurvival rate276 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It takes a pair to beat the odds
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • K-11
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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
    10/10
    Considering it as one of my fav movies
    50/50 has pretty much everything an amazing movie like this can offer. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and you'll come out of the theater very satisfied. I cried for about a whole straight 20 minutes in total and laughed or glued my eyes to the screen the rest of the time. This movie will make you not only appreciate all the work went into it, but it will make you appreciate life itself. It is so brutally realistic. Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen are a great duo and the supporting cast does a great job as well. This movie was made with respect for its viewers. It takes something so serious and so taboo to laugh at and makes it a comedy and a drama. It exceeds in both genres. If I am correct, this movie is somewhat based on the Screenwriter's life who also went through something very similar and most of the events in the film are based on things he had to go through as he also got cancer in his 20s.

    Go see 50/50! You will not regret it at all! I am considering it for one of my favorite movies, but I think that is just a bit too soon as I need to have multiple viewings to judge if a movie is one of my favorites. I can guarantee one thing. 50/50 is an instant classic!
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    • Oct 1, 2011

    FAQ1

    • Was Kyle a true friend of Adam?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 30, 2011 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 50/50 - onnen kauppaa
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Mandate Pictures
      • Point Grey Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
      • 1h 40min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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