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The C Word (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

The C Word (2016) movie poster

The C Word is a 2016 documentary directed by Meghan O'Hara. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$3M
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The C Word (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Meghan O'Hara
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The C Word About?

The premise of The C Word without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary combines humor, heart, and a rebellious spirit to explore outdated approaches to cancer treatment and challenge conventional wisdom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the film reveals shocking truths about preventable deaths and connects two compelling stories. It follows celebrated neuroscientist Dr. David Servan-Schreiber and director Meghan L. O'Hara, sharing their personal journeys from diagnosis to recovery and offering a hopeful perspective on facing serious illness.

The C Word Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • health
  • cancer
  • f rated
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Crew

The Director of The C Word

Directed by Meghan O'Hara.

From the director

More from Meghan O'Hara

One more film directed by Meghan O'Hara: In Country.

Full filmography
Ratings

The C Word Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The C Word 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Plot

The C Word Plot Summary

What happens in The C Word from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The inaugural season of The L Word debuted on January 18, 2004, and wrapped up on April 11, 2004. This groundbreaking first season welcomes a diverse cast of characters as they navigate love, relationships, and identity in Los Angeles. Among them are the resilient Bette Porter and her partner Tina Kennard, who have been together for seven years and are eager to start a family.

Full summary

The whole story of The C Word, scene by scene

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Box office

The C Word Box Office

The C Word grossed $3 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$3M

US & Canada
$1.8M
International
$1.2M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The C Word?

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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Who are the two main characters navigating a relationship in the first season?

Details

The C Word Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “我的抗癌岁月” and “더 C 월드”.

Also known as
  • 我的抗癌岁月
  • 더 C 월드

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FAQ

The C Word FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The C Word, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The C Word?

The C Word runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was The C Word released?

The C Word was released on November 25, 2016.

Who directed The C Word?

The C Word was directed by Meghan O'Hara.

More films by Meghan O'Hara

How much did The C Word make at the box office?

The C Word grossed $3 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $1.2 million international).

How is The C Word rated?

The C Word has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The C Word have a post-credit scene?

No. The C Word has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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