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Side Effects

2013·Movie·R·106 min·6.6(3,320)

One pill can change your life.

A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.

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SpainTivify, rtve
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About Side Effects

Side Effects is a 2013 English-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. The cast is led by Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 3300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV.

Side Effects was produced by di Bonaventura Pictures and Endgame Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on February 7, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $63 million worldwide.

Director
Steven Soderbergh
Writers
Scott Z. Burns
Release date
February 7, 2013
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$63 million
Production
di Bonaventura Pictures, Endgame Entertainment
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Side Effects cast & crew

Side Effects was directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. Burns.

The cast features Rooney Mara as Emily Taylor, Jude Law as Jonathan Banks, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Dr. Victoria Siebert, Channing Tatum as Martin Taylor, Vinessa Shaw as Dierdre Banks, and Ann Dowd as Mrs. Taylor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Steven Soderbergh, and it was produced by Gregory Jacobs and Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

Is Side Effects worth watching?

Side Effects holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 3,320 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, Side Effects is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Side Effects

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Cast of Side Effects

Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara

Emily Taylor

Jude Law

Jude Law

Jonathan Banks

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Dr. Victoria Siebert

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Martin Taylor

Vinessa Shaw

Vinessa Shaw

Dierdre Banks

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Mrs. Taylor

Polly Draper

Polly Draper

Eileen Spicer

David Costabile

David Costabile

Carl

Mamie Gummer

Mamie Gummer

Kayla

Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd

NYPD Detective

Marin Ireland

Marin Ireland

Upset Visitor

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Pharmacist

Side Effects — FAQs

Where can I watch Side Effects in United States?

Side Effects is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Side Effects on Netflix?

Yes — Side Effects is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Side Effects in?

Side Effects is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Side Effects?

Side Effects runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).

What is Side Effects rated?

Side Effects is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 3,320 ratings.

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