50/50

~It takes a pair to beat the odds.

Overview

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.

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General Information

Release Date: 2011-09-30
Budget: $8000000
Revenue: $39187783
Runtime: 100 min

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