50/50 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

It Takes A Pair To Beat The Odds.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 14, 2011

50/50

Release Date: Friday, September 30, 2011 Theaters

Director: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Seth Rogen • Anna Kendrick • Bryce Dallas Howard • Anjelica Huston • Philip Baker Hall

R Biography 1 hr, 39 m

4.12 / 5.0

83% WILL SEE 17% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen star as best friends whose lives are changed by a cancer diagnosis.

Biography Comedy Drama

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Who stars in 50/50 – Cast List

Seth Rogen
Animal Farm, Good Fortune
Anna Kendrick
Twilight, Pitch Perfect 2
Bryce Dallas Howard
Deep Cover, The Help
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Anjelica Huston
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Waiting for Anya
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Philip Baker Hall
The Last Word, The Insider
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Inception, Lincoln

Who is making 50/50 – Crew List

A look at 50/50 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jonathan Levine last helmed Long Shot and Snatched. The film's writer Will Reiser last penned Young@Heart and Jamaica.

Director: Jonathan Levine
Screenwriter: Will Reiser
Producers: Evan Goldberg
Ben Karlin
Seth Rogen

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Mandate Pictures

Production – What we know about the 50/50

Key Facts

Character is based on the real experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser, who won his own fight with cancer in his mid-20s.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2010

Pre-Production

Changed 50/50 movie production status. Preparations are underway to start production.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language throughout, sexual content and some drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 39 m
Tagline: It Takes A Pair To Beat The Odds.
Also known as: Untitled Cancer Comedy Project, I'm With Cancer, Live With It
Language: English

50/50 Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: '50/50 Conversation'

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Video Clip: 'Hair Trimmer'

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Video Clip: 'Coffee Shop'

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Theatrical Trailer

50/50 Release Date: When was the film released?

50/50 was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 30 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,458 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Courageous, What's Your Number? and Dream House.