Side by Side
“Can film survive our digital future?”
Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.
Where to watch Side by Side in United States
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Where is Side by Side streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | — |
| Australia | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Side by Side
Side by Side is a 2012 English-language documentary film directed by Christopher Kenneally. The cast is led by Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Side by Side was produced by Company Films and made in United States of America. It was released on August 19, 2012, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Christopher Kenneally
- Writers
- Christopher Kenneally
- Release date
- August 19, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Company Films
Side by Side cast & crew
Side by Side was directed by Christopher Kenneally and written by Christopher Kenneally.
The cast features Keanu Reeves as Self / Host, Martin Scorsese as Self, James Cameron as Self, David Fincher as Self, David Lynch as Self, and Lars von Trier as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Ryan and it was produced by Keanu Reeves and Justin Szlasa.
Is Side by Side worth watching?
Side by Side holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 313 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Side by Side is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Side by Side
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Cast of Side by Side
Keanu Reeves
Self / Host
Martin Scorsese
Self
James Cameron
Self
David Fincher
Self
David Lynch
Self
Lars von Trier
Self
Steven Soderbergh
Self
Danny Boyle
Self
George Lucas
Self
Robert Rodriguez
Self
Richard Linklater
Self
Joel Schumacher
Self
Side by Side — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Side by Side in United States?
Side by Side is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Side by Side on Hoopla?
Yes — Side by Side is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Side by Side in?
Side by Side is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Side by Side?
Side by Side runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Side by Side rated?
Side by Side is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 313 ratings.
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