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50/50

50/50

It takes a pair to beat the odds.

20117.21h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jonathan Levine
Written by Will Reiser
Produced by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Ben Karlin
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $39.2M

Top Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Adam Lerner

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen

Kyle Hirons

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Katherine McKay

Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard

Rachael

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Diane Lerner

Serge Houde

Serge Houde

Richard Lerner

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Alan

Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer

Mitch

Andrew Airlie

Andrew Airlie

Dr. Ross

Peter Kelamis

Peter Kelamis

Phil

Themes & Keywords

friendshipparent child relationshiptherapistpaintercancerpsychologisthospitalbest frienddoctorpatientdoctor patient relationshipvomitingchemotherapy

About 50/50

50/50 is a comedy, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of friendship, parent child relationship, therapist, painter, cancer, psychologist. Directed by Jonathan Levine, it stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick. 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.

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