GoodWatchSign up

50/50

2011·Movie
1h 40min·R

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

50/50 fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

It takes a pair to beat the odds.

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.
Cancer StoryDramedyComing to termsFriendshipMortalityIllnessEmotionalHeartfelt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 50/50

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 50/50 legally?

50/50 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 50/50 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 50/50 rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is 50/50?

1 h 40 min

50/50 runs 1 h 40 min.

Is 50/50 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on 50/50?

Critics83
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see 50/50 much the same way.

Was 50/50 a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$39 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $39 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is 50/50 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 50/50?

120ADAEAGALAOARATAUBABBBEBGBHBM+106

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 50/50 in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.