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50/50 (2011)

15 100 min  -  Biography | Comedy | Drama  -   30 September 2011 (USA)
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Ratings: 7.9/10 from 87,485 users   Metascore: 72/100 
Reviews: 234 user | 262 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

Director:

Jonathan Levine

Writer:

Will Reiser
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt ...
Seth Rogen ...
Anna Kendrick ...
Bryce Dallas Howard ...
Anjelica Huston ...
Serge Houde ...
Andrew Airlie ...
Matt Frewer ...
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Storyline

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. Written by Calikeane  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Cancer | Best Friend | Spinal Cancer | Doctor | 27 Year Old  | See more »

Taglines:

It takes a pair to beat the odds

Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, sexual content and some drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

50 e 50 See more »

Filming Locations:

Seattle, Washington, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,644,095 (USA) (2 October 2011) (2458 Screens)

Gross:

$39,187,783 (Worldwide) (29 December 2011)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS (as Datasat Digital Sound)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

James McAvoy was cast as Adam, but had to drop out due to personal conflicts. Joseph Gordon-Levitt replaced him after being called by Seth Rogen less than a week before shooting was scheduled to start. He accepted the role just two days before. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Adam and Kyle destroy Rachael's painting it goes from being clearly torn apart by both an ax and knives in one shot to being whole again when they try to set it on fire. See more »

Quotes

Kyle: She doesn't blow you?
Adam: ...She doesn't like to.
Kyle: Of course she doesn't like to. No one likes putting a dick in their mouth.
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Connections

References Terms of Endearment (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hunters"
Written and Performed by Eric V. Hachikian
Courtesy of Soundcat Productions See more »