

50/50
2011-09-30 · 100 min · ★ 7.2
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jonathan Levine
- Production companies
- Mandate Pictures, Point Grey Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 39,187,783
Top Cast
Joseph Gordon-LevittAdam Lerner
Seth RogenKyle Hirons
Anna KendrickKatherine McKay
Bryce Dallas HowardRachael
Anjelica HustonDiane Lerner
Serge HoudeRichard Lerner
Philip Baker HallAlan
Matt FrewerMitch
Andrew AirlieDr. Ross
Peter KelamisPhil
Jessica Parker KennedyJackie
Sugar Lyn BeardSusan
Donna YamamotoDr. Walderson
Yee Jee TsoDr. Lee
Sarah SmythJenny
Daniel BaconDr. Phillips
P. Lynn JohnsonBernie
Laura BertramClaire
Matty FinochioTed
Marie AvgeropoulosAllisonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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