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In from the Side

2022·Movie
2h 14min·NR
IMDb6.7Metacritic423.9Rotten Tomatoes54%87%

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KanopyDekkooStrand Releasing

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In from the Side fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and sports

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Love is a contact sport.

Mark, a new and inexperienced rugby club member, finds himself drawn to Warren, a seasoned first team player. When a series of happenstances at an away fixture lead to a drunken encounter, Mark and Warren unwittingly embark on a romantic affair they struggle to hide from their partners and teammates.
LGBTQ+ RomanceSports DramaForbidden LoveRugbyInfidelityCharacter-DrivenIntimateContemporary

Crew

Directed by:
Bozhidar Peychev, Matt Carter, Aidan Kirwan
Written by:
Matt Carter, Adam Silver
Produced by:
Matt Carter, Adam Silver, Phil Hartley
Composed by:
Simon Hornett, Matt Carter, Simon Norman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about In from the Side

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Where can I stream In from the Side legally?

KanopyDekkooStrand Releasing

In from the Side is included with a subscription to Dekkoo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 In from the Side worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In from the Side rated?

NRSexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is In from the Side?

2 h 14 min

In from the Side runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In from the Side?

Critics48
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate In from the Side higher (64) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is In from the Side in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch In from the Side?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In from the Side in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In from the Side use?

Absence Makes the Heart Go YonderThe AlcoholicDisposable FiancéBusiness Trip AdulteryWhere Everybody Knows Your FlameOblivious to LoveChekhov's GunDid Not Get The GuySecretly WealthySki-Resort EpisodeCast Full of GayParent-Preferred Suitorand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for In from the Side, including Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, The Alcoholic, Disposable Fiancé.