When Adam (Gordon-Levitt) strolls into the doctor’s office one day for some routine tests, everything is great. He’s 25 years old, has a good job and a hot girlfriend. And then he’s diagnosed. As if facing a life-threatening illness isn’t enough, Adam must also calm his neurotic mother, appease his selfish girlfriend and excuse his best friend (Rogen) for using his condition to lure girls into sympathy sex. Based on the writer’s own life story, Adam’s touching and often hilarious journey to health reminds us that laughter is the greatest healer of all.
When Adam (Gordon-Levitt) strolls into the doctor’s office one day for some routine tests, everything is great. He’s 25 years old, has a good job and a hot girlfriend. And then he’s diagnosed. As if facing a life-threatening illness isn’t enough, Adam must also calm his neurotic mother, appease his selfish girlfriend and excuse his best friend (Rogen) for using his condition to lure girls into sympathy sex. Based on the writer’s own life story, Adam’s touching and often hilarious journey to health reminds us that laughter is the greatest healer of all.
"As the comedy in 50/50 turns darker, Gordon-Levitt, who's maybe the most natural, least affected actor of his generation, makes prickly plenty engaging."
NPR
"There couldn't be a more serious subject, yet Gordon-Levitt and especially Rogen (who co-produced the movie) make the comedy seem both spontaneous and organic."
Indiewire
"Refusing to hide from pain or bow to it, 50/50 makes its own rules. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen are a dream team."
Rolling Stone
Golden Globe nominee
Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical; Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Film Independent Spirit Award winner
Best First Screenplay
Film Independent Spirit Award nominee
Best Feature; Best Supporting Female - Anjelica Houston