50/50

    Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    100 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2011
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Jonathan Levine
WRITTEN BY:
Will Reiser
CAST INCLUDES:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Inspired by a true story, and brought to the big screen by director Jonathan Levine (LONG SHOT, WARM BODIES), 50/50 a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. Rated 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, this Golden Globe nominee and Film Independent Spirit Award winner stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick. "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).

SYNOPSIS

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.

50/50

    Genre
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    100 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2011
  • |
    • Countries
    United States
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Jonathan Levine
WRITTEN BY
Will Reiser
CAST INCLUDES
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard
Inspired by a true story, and brought to the big screen by director Jonathan Levine (LONG SHOT, WARM BODIES), 50/50 a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. Rated 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, this Golden Globe nominee and Film Independent Spirit Award winner stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick. "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).

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.

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