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Why people love it

People revisit 50/50 for the same reason it broke through in 2011: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Jonathan Levine keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 40m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, A Little Bit of Heaven (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
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    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  2. 94match

    2.Another Year (2010)

    ★ 7.0 · Drama · Comedy · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Another Year (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.Jump In! (2007)

    ★ 6.4 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Jump In! (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Paper Man (2009)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 50m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Paper Man (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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  5. 88match

    5.The Doom Generation (1995)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Crime · Drama · 1h 23m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, The Doom Generation (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Criterion Channel
    • Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
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  6. 86match

    6.Paddleton (2019)

    ★ 7.0 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Paddleton (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Beaches (1988)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Beaches (1988) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  8. 82match

    8.Almost Friends (2017)

    ★ 6.3 · Drama · Comedy · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Almost Friends (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Chai Flicks
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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    9.Collateral Beauty (2016)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Collateral Beauty (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.Sex Drive (2008)

    ★ 6.4 · Comedy · Adventure · Romance · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If 50/50 clicked for you, Sex Drive (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after 50/50?
Try A Little Bit of Heaven, Another Year, Jump In!—each shares DNA with 50/50 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is 50/50?
50/50 (2011) is best described as Comedy, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is 50/50 worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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