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50/50 (2011)

★ 7.6R100 minDirector: Jonathan Levine

2011 American film

50/50 is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Levine, written by Will Reiser, and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Anjelica Huston. The film is loosely inspired by Reiser's own experience with cancer, with Gordon-Levitt’s character Adam based on Reiser himself. It was filmed from February to March 2010.

50/50 was released on September 30, 2011, and grossed $41 million. It received positive reviews, with particular praise for Gordon-Levitt and Rogen's performances and Reiser's screenplay. At the Golden Globe Awards, the film was nominated for the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, as well as a Best Actor nomination for Gordon-Levitt.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is 50/50 about?
50/50 (2011) — 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.
Is 50/50 based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is 50/50 scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.