Name: Side Out
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1990-03-30
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Peter Horton, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Harley Jane Kozak, Christopher Rydell

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A law student comes to California for the summer and ends up playing professional volleyball.

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Directed by: Peter Israelson
Written by: David Thoreau
Produced by: Gary Foster
Music by: Jeff Lorber

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March 30, 1990 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released: March 30, 1990
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Available in: 31 countries

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Where can I stream Side Out?

The Roku

Tubi TV

In the United States, Side Out is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is Side Out worth watching?

39

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Side Out okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Side Out make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Side Out good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.