50/50 (2011)
A darkly-comic and earnest journey follows a young man confronting a life-altering diagnosis with measured hope.
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.
How intense is 50/50?
50/50 has light gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated R.
What 50/50 feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicheartwarmingearnestmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream 50/50
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is 50/50 for you?
Is 50/50 scary?
No. 50/50 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 50/50 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3).
Is 50/50 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is 50/50 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is 50/50?
50/50 runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream 50/50?
50/50 is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and Tubi.
Does 50/50 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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