50/50

Name: 50/50
Director: Jonathan Levine
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2011-09-30
Rating: 7.8

September 30, 2011· 1h 40m

Comedy Drama

Directed by

Jonathan Levine

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Seth Rogen Anna Kendrick Bryce Dallas Howard Anjelica Huston Serge Houde +37 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.8

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.8

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

16 reviews·Last updated 5d ago

Peak Moment

The emotional surgery goodbye

9.1at 1h 28m

Lowest Moment

Girlfriend troubles emerge

6.8at 46m

Biggest Swing

The film rises significantly from the relationship troubles around the midpoint to the powerful emotional climax before surgery, as reviewers found the authentic friendships and performances increasingly compelling

Critics praised 50/50 for authentically balancing comedy and drama around cancer without melodrama, with particular acclaim for Gordon-Levitt and Rogen's performances. The film builds steadily toward an emotional peak during the pre-surgery sequence, though some reviewers criticized the treatment of female characters.

16 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb