50/50
“It takes a pair to beat the odds.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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50/50 - Seth Rogen & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Introduce TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-08
Top Cast
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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
Philip Baker Hall
Alan
Matt Frewer
Mitch
Andrew Airlie
Dr. Ross
Peter Kelamis
Phil
Jessica Parker Kennedy
Jackie
Sugar Lyn Beard
Susan
Donna Yamamoto
Dr. Walderson
Yee Jee Tso
Dr. Lee
Sarah Smyth
Jenny
Daniel Bacon
Dr. Phillips
P. Lynn Johnson
Bernie
Laura Bertram
Claire
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.9x
+$31.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Levine
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Reiser
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- 50/50
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.2M
- Production Studios
- Mandate Pictures, Point Grey Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Levine
Will Reiser
Michael Giacchino
Terry Stacey
Zene Baker
Nathan Kahane, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Will Reiser, Ben Karlin
Department Leadership Roster
Annie Spitz
Production Design
Zene Baker
Editor
Will Reiser
Writer
Jonathan Levine
Director
Seth Rogen
Producer
Evan Goldberg
Producer
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
Carla Hetland
Costume Design
Dottie Starling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Karlin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 50/50
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 50/50 about?
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.
Who directed 50/50?
50/50 was directed by Jonathan Levine.
Who stars in 50/50?
The principal cast of 50/50 includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston.
When was 50/50 released and how long is it?
50/50 was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of 50/50?
50/50 had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $39.2M at the worldwide box office (4.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 50/50?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 50/50 was composed by Michael Giacchino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 50/50?
50/50 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).