50/50

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50/50

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2011

1h 39m

Comedy

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Romance

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Adam Lerner 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 and his friend Kyle, react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist, but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient.

Critics Consensus

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

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

01/27/2012

3/4

The honesty driving this picture is undeniable and is evident in every frame, Adam a compelling protagonist and for my part I couldn't take my eyes off of him.

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

11/25/2011

3/5

This frequently funny and moving film proves humour can be wrung from tricky subjects, providing it's done with sufficient thoughtfulness and wit.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

11/25/2011

1/5

This film leaves a strange taste in the mouth.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/13/2024

5/5

It's about timing your jokes to fall in dramatic places when you need them and in funny places where they work like magic.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/08/2023

3/4

With an optimism that isn’t shrouded by a layer of saccharine artificiality, Levine’s film takes us through Adam’s stages of grief and delivers a light, affecting, modest, and enjoyable experience that deserves to be seen.

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Jack Fleischer

Battleship Pretension

03/24/2021

50/50 is a gentle touch comedy. It's not wacky or zany, and while it is heartwarming, it's not syrupy.

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Mariana T

@M.Tezeta Apr 3

Sentimental in just the right measure and very moving. It addresses cancer in a humane way with a touch of humor. The script is coherent and thoughtful. I can't deny that I felt empathy for the protagonist and reproached myself for the lack of understanding the world can offer to people dealing with the disease. I felt that Anna Kendrick was missing a bit. The therapist is likable, but I think she could have had more screen time to be considered a fully realized character. Without a doubt, it's a refreshing film when you want to remain hopeful and don't want to cry.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 2

I was honestly surprised by how much I loved 50/50. It balances comedy and drama in a way that feels incredibly real, never leaning too hard into either side. Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives a genuinely heartfelt performance, and Seth Rogen brings humor that actually feels natural rather than forced. What I appreciated most is how honest the film feels about dealing with something as serious as cancer—it doesn’t sugarcoat the fear or uncertainty, but it also finds moments of humor and hope in a believable way. The relationships, especially with friends and family, felt authentic and grounded. Overall, I’d give it a 9/10 for its emotional depth, strong performances, and perfect balance of humor and heart.

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Koi P

@hopep Feb 28

Performances are stellar. Well written and well done.

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vihaan b

@VihaanBodwal Feb 19

50/50 is a very good movie.

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edgar g

@Smurkz Feb 4

i absolutley love this movie, just watched it last night for the first time and wow this movie is so amazing, good acting, good story telling feels like a forrest gump type movie. i enjoyed this movie a lot, I strongly recommend

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Sebastian A

@TATANVEVER Jan 15

Lo chistoso es que me ví la mitad de la película mientras mi mamá la veía y al verla solo, ví la otra mitad del inicio osea 50/50

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Synopsis

Adam Lerner 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 and his friend Kyle, react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist, but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient.

Director: Jonathan Levine
Producer: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Ben Karlin
Screenwriter: Will Reiser
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Summit Entertainment, Point Grey, Mandate Pictures
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language Throughout|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.0M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS