50/50 (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, 50/50 is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Levine, running about 100 minutes. “It takes a pair to beat the odds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. 50/50 stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Adam Lerner, Seth Rogen as Kyle Hirons, Anna Kendrick as Katherine McKay and Bryce Dallas Howard as Rachael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 50/50 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 50/50 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 50/50 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 50/50 (2011)?
- In US, 50/50 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 50/50 worth watching?
- 50/50 holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 50/50?
- 50/50 stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard and Anjelica Huston.
- When was 50/50 released?
- 50/50 was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.