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50/50

2011·Movie
1h 40min·R
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , comedy: , but hopeful, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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

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Is 50/50 worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 72).

Will 50/50 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch 50/50?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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.