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Side Effects

2013·Movie
1h 46min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic757.1Rotten Tomatoes82%70%

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Side Effects fingerprint

A , crime movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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About

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.
Psychological ThrillerTwisty PlotMedical MysteryMoral AmbiguityDeceptive NarrativeIntriguing CharactersContemporary DramaUnsettling Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Soderbergh, Gregory Jacobs, Eva Z. Cabrera
Written by:
Scott Z. Burns
Produced by:
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Scott Z. Burns, Carmen Cuba
Composed by:
Thomas Newman, Larry Blake, Larry Blake

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Side Effects

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Side Effects legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexXumo Play

Side Effects is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Side Effects worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Side Effects rated?

RDrug useSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Side Effects?

1 h 46 min

Side Effects runs 1 h 46 min.

Will Side Effects make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is Side Effects plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch Side Effects?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Side Effects good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Side Effects scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching Side Effects?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

Do critics and audiences agree on Side Effects?

Critics79
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Side Effects higher (79) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Side Effects a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$63 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $63 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Side Effects in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Side Effects?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Side Effects in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Side Effects use?

Roaring Rampage of RevengeSurprisingly Sudden DeathBait the DogArc WordsRed HerringObfuscating InsanityBookendsHidden DepthsBig Bad DuumvirateWhite-Collar CrimeProduct PlacementNever Trust a Trailerand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Side Effects, including Roaring Rampage of Revenge, Surprisingly Sudden Death, Bait the Dog.