50/50 (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
50/50 is a 2011 comedy drama directed by Jonathan Levine, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $41.1 million worldwide on a $8 million budget. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Levine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- Budget
- $8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 50/50 About?
The premise of 50/50 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis, a young man named Joseph must come to terms with the possibility of mortality. He navigates the challenges of treatment and the emotional turmoil it brings, finding unexpected humor and moments of awkwardness alongside the fear and uncertainty. His relationships with friends, family, and a therapist are tested as he reconsiders his priorities and what truly matters in life.
50/50 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cancer
- best friend
- therapist
- chemotherapy
- survival rate
- vomiting
- cell phone photograph
- spinal cancer
- head shaving
- reference to voldemort
- seattle washington
- father son relationship
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- overhead camera shot
- vomiting in a toilet
- toilet
- woman wears eyeglasses
- sex scene
- infidelity
- medical drama
- car keys
- 24 year old woman
- 27 year old man
- dog licks another dog's testicles
- male male friendship
- cameo appearance
- sex
- woman on top sex
- diagnosis
- patient
- doctor
- phd candidate
- radio journalist
- driver's license
- painter
- psychologist
- survival
- back pain
- tumor
- surgery
- cancerous tumor
- spinal tumor
- operation
- cancer treatment
- depression
- wing man
- high
- therapy
- doctor's appointment
- radio reporter
- friendship
Where to Watch 50/50
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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50/50 Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt leads the cast, with Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick. Directed by Jonathan Levine.
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Director Jonathan Levine
50/50 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 50/50 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 72% User score
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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50/50 Plot Summary
What happens in 50/50 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Adam Lerner, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is a 27-year-old public radio journalist living in Seattle with his artist girlfriend, Rachael. Despite the disapproval of his best friend and co-worker, Kyle, played by Seth Rogen, Adam is content in his relationship. However, he faces unexpected challenges when he begins experiencing consistent back pain, which Kyle jokingly attributes to unusual sexual positions. To put his mind at ease, Adam visits the doctor, leading to a life-altering diagnosis: he has Schwannoma Neurofibrosarcoma, a rare malignant tumor that requires chemotherapy.
Full summary
The whole story of 50/50, scene by scene
50/50 Box Office & Budget
50/50 grossed $41.1 million worldwide on a $8 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost. $35 million came from the US and Canada and $6.1 million (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$41.1M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35M
- International
- $6.1M
- Budget
- $8M
50/50 Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer 50/50 - Seth Rogen & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Introduce Trailer
- Featurette TIFF Press Conference
How Well Do You Know 50/50?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the main character Adam Lerner's profession?
Cars in 50/50
9 cars on screen, including the 1990 Jeep Cherokee and the 2006 Toyota Prius II.
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2006 Toyota Prius II Important role -
2010 Volkswagen Golf VI Typ 5K Important role -
2000 Subaru Outback Minor role
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50/50 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 50/50, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 50/50?
50/50 runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was 50/50 released?
50/50 was released on September 30, 2011.
Who directed 50/50?
50/50 was directed by Jonathan Levine.
More films by Jonathan Levine Who is in the cast of 50/50?
50/50 stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick.
Where can I watch 50/50?
In the US, 50/50 is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did 50/50 make at the box office?
50/50 grossed $41.1 million worldwide ($35 million domestic, $6.1 million international) on a budget of $8 million.
How is 50/50 rated?
50/50 has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does 50/50 have a post-credit scene?
No. 50/50 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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