50/50 vs My Week with Maisy

My Week with Maisy has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.2/10 for 50/50). My Week with Maisy is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 1h 40m. 50/50 is the older of the two (2011 against 2024). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

50/50 poster50/502011 VS My Week with Maisy posterMy Week with Maisy2024
50/50My Week with Maisy
Audience score★ 7.2/10★ 10.0/10
Year20112024
Length1h 40m18m
GenresComedy, DramaComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJonathan LevineMika Simmons
Main castJessica Parker Kennedy, Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard, Philip Baker Hall, Joseph Gordon-LevittMyAnna Buring, Joanna Lumley, Poppy Gilbert, Ellie-Mae Siame, Adrian Christopher

Synopsis

50/50

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.

My Week with Maisy

Mrs Foster, a retired lady whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a 'know it all child' who wants to grow up to be a lesbian. But through their unexpected friendship, Maisy Jones gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.

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