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50/50, 2011

50/50

English

USA

Rating:7.9
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Profile of 50/50

The mood of 50/50 is touching, emotional, and sentimental. The plot centers around terminal illness, dealing with death, and buddies. It is a drama, independent, and comedy movie. In approach, 50/50 is realistic. The setting is Washington. It happens in contemporary times. 50/50 is originally a true story. The movie is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that it includes drugs/alcohol, sexual content, and profanity.

Summary of 50/50

Adam Lerner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) 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 (Anjelica Huston) and his friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist (Anna Kendrick), but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 30 September 2011
Runtime: 99 min

Cast and Crew

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Adam in 50/50
Joseph Gordon-Levitt

as Adam

Seth Rogen as Kyle in 50/50
Seth Rogen

as Kyle

Anna Kendrick as Katie in 50/50
Anna Kendrick

as Katie

Bryce Dallas Howard as Rachael in 50/50
Bryce Dallas Howard

as Rachael

Photos

50/50 (2011)
50/50 (2011)

Clips

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50/50: Trailer
50/50
50/50: Trailer

Users Reviews

Would have been so much better...
without the comedy parts. I was actually expecting to see a comedy, but left with a feeling of wanting it to be dramatic only. The dramatic parts are great but the humorous parts ruin this otherwise incredible film.
This is why I watch movies.
This movie was just brilliant on so many levels. It is impossible for someone to call out something bad about this movie, it was just perfect. Acting, story, comedy, music, just everything. Never have I seen a movie that felt so real. Possibly my...
Likely to see
Not for me

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