

Side Effects
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Where to watch Side Effects in United States
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Where is Side Effects streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, Tubi TV, CTV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ArthouseCNMA, Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Tivify, rtve | — |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Claro video, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
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
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
In United States, you can stream Side Effects on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Side Effects

Rooney Mara
Emily Taylor

Jude Law
Jonathan Banks

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Dr. Victoria Siebert

Channing Tatum
Martin Taylor

Vinessa Shaw
Dierdre Banks

Ann Dowd
Mrs. Taylor

Polly Draper
Eileen Spicer

David Costabile
Carl

Mamie Gummer
Kayla

Scott Shepherd
NYPD Detective

Marin Ireland
Upset Visitor

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.











