50/50
Release Date
2011
Film 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.
Adam Lerner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) has always tried to take good care of his health, so it comes as a cruel surprise when he learns that he has malignant tumors along his spine. His doctor gives him a 50/50 chance of survival, but Adam tries to remain upbeat, though his mother and his friend Kyle (Seth Rogen) react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist, but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient.
Photo credit: Summit Entertainment
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