50/50 (2011)

***50/50*** is a 2011 American black 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 Rogen's character Kyle based on Rogen himself. It was filmed from February to March 2010. *50/50* was released on September 30, 2011, and grossed $41 million, and received critical acclaim, with particular praise for Gordon-Levitt's performance and Reiser's screenplay.

## Storyline

### Plot

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.

### Genres

* Comedy
* Drama
* Romance

### Motion Picture Rating

* **13** (Argentina)
* **MA15+** (Australia)
* **10** (Brazil)
* **14A** (Canada)
* **TE** (Chile)
* **K-11** (Finland)
* **12** (Germany)
* **IIB** (Hong Kong)
* **15A** (Ireland)
* **VM14** (Italy)
* **PG12** (Japan)
* **18** (Malaysia)
* **12** (Netherlands)
* **11** (Norway)
* **M/16** (Portugal)
* **M18** (Singapore)
* **15** (South Korea)
* **7** (Sweden)
* **12** (Switzerland)
* **15** (UK)
* **R** (USA)

## Images

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## Cast and Crew

### Cast

* Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Adam Lerner
* Seth Rogen - Kyle Hirons
* Anna Kendrick - Katherine McKay
* Bryce Dallas Howard - Rachael
* Anjelica Huston - Diane Lerner
* Serge Houde - Richard Lerner
* Andrew Airlie - Dr. Ross
* Matt Frewer - Mitch Barnett
* Philip Baker Hall - Alan Lombardo
* Donna Yamamoto - Dr. Walderson
* Sugar Lyn Beard - Susan
* Yee Jee Tso - Dr. Lee
* Sarah Smyth - Jenny
* Peter Kelamis - Phil
* Jessica Parker Kennedy - Jackie
* Daniel Bacon - Dr. Phillips
* P. Lynn Johnson - Bernie
* Laura Bertram - Claire
* Matty Finochio - Ted
* Luisa D'Oliveira - Agabelle Loogenburgen
* Veena Sood - Nurse Stewart
* Marie Avgeropoulos - Allison
* Ryan W. Smith - Joe
* Lauren Miller Rogen - Bodie (as Lauren A. Miller)

### Producers

* Nicole Brown (co-producer)
* Evan Goldberg (producer)
* Kyle Hunter (associate producer)
* Nathan Kahane (executive producer)
* Ben Karlin (producer)
* Kelli Konop (co-producer)
* Tendo Nagenda (co-producer)
* Will Reiser (executive producer)
* Seth Rogen (producer)
* Ariel Shaffir (associate producer)
* James Weaver (associate producer)
* Shawn Williamson (line producer)

## Details

### Release Dates

* September 12, 2011 (Canada) (Toronto International Film Festival)
* September 28, 2011 (USA) (San Diego Film Festival)
* September 30, 2011 (Canada)
* September 30, 2011 (Switzerland) (Zurich Film Festival)
* September 30, 2011 (USA)
* October 6, 2011 (Thailand)
* October 15, 2011 (Belgium) (Gent International Film Festival)
* November 2, 2011 (Netherlands) (Amsterdam Film Week)
* November 3, 2011 (Portugal)
* November 4, 2011 (South Africa)
* November 10, 2011 (Sweden) (Stockholm International Film Festival)
* November 11, 2011 (Norway)
* November 16, 2011 (Belgium)
* November 16, 2011 (France)
* November 17, 2011 (Hong Kong)
* November 24, 2011 (Denmark)
* November 24, 2011 (South Korea)
* November 25, 2011 (UK)
* November 25, 2011 (Ireland)
* December 1, 2011 (Japan)
* December 1, 2011 (Netherlands)
* December 1, 2011 (Singapore)
* December 2, 2011 (Italy) (Torino Film Festival)
* December 22, 2011 (Hungary)
* December 30, 2011 (Estonia)
* December 30, 2011 (Finland)
* January 5, 2012 (Argentina)
* January 6, 2012 (Bulgaria)
* January 6, 2012 (Uruguay)
* January 11, 2012 (Malta)
* January 18, 2012 (Switzerland) (French speaking region)
* January 20, 2012 (Sweden)
* February 24, 2012 (Mexico)
* March 2, 2012 (Switzerland) (Italian speaking region)
* March 2, 2012 (Italy)
* March 8, 2012 (Australia)
* March 22, 2012 (Peru)
* March 30, 2012 (Turkey)
* April 5, 2012 (Greece)
* April 19, 2012 (Russia) (internet)
* May 3, 2012 (Switzerland) (German speaking region)
* May 3, 2012 (Germany)
* June 14, 2012 (Chile)
* August 3, 2012 (Poland) (Film and Art Festival Two Riversides)
* November 22, 2012 (Bahrain)
* September 19, 2013 (Netherlands) (Film by the Sea Film Festival)
* August 7, 2019 (India) (internet)

### Trailer Release Dates

* Trailer 1 - May 27, 2011
* Trailer 2 - August 11, 2011

### Home Media Release Dates

* January 24, 2012 (USA) (DVD)
* January 24, 2012 (USA) (Blu-Ray)
* March 26, 2012 (UK) (DVD)
* March 26, 2012 (UK) (Blu-Ray)

## Reception

### Box office

*50/50 (2011)* grossed $41,097,853 worldwide on an $8 million budget.

### Critical response

The film has a 7.6 rating on IMDb and a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

## Company Credits

### Production Companies

* Summit Entertainment
* Mandate Pictures
* Point Grey Pictures

### Distributors

* Summit Entertainment (2011) (USA) (theatrical)
* Dutch FilmWorks (2011) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
* Entertainment One (2011) (Canada) (theatrical)
* Lionsgate Films (2011) (UK) (theatrical)
* Metropolitan Filmexport (2011) (France) (theatrical)
* Village Films (2012) (Greece) (theatrical)
* Summit Entertainment (2012) (USA) (DVD)
* Summit Entertainment (2012) (USA) (Blu-Ray)
* Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2012) (UK) (DVD)
* Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2012) (UK) (Blu-Ray)

### Special Effects

* Wildfire Visual Effects (visual effects)