Side by Side (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, Side by Side is a documentary film directed by Christopher Kenneally, running about 99 minutes. “Can film survive our digital future?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.
Who’s in it. Side by Side stars Keanu Reeves as Self / Host, Martin Scorsese as Self, James Cameron as Self and David Fincher as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Side by Side has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Side by Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side by Side tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side by Side (2012)?
- In US, Side by Side is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Side by Side worth watching?
- Side by Side holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Side by Side?
- Side by Side stars Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, David Fincher and David Lynch.
- When was Side by Side released?
- Side by Side was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.