The Other Side (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, The Other Side is a notable film directed by C.A. Griffith, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Alejandro and Beto are in love. Their relationship, however, is being seriously tested. Alejandro is HIV+ and becoming more desperate as he finds the drug treatments in Mexico City are not working as he had hoped, and his t-cells continue to plummet. After much anguish, he decides, without input from Beto, that he needs to go to the U.S. for better information, medication and treatment. That decision unleashes havoc for Alejandro as he and Beto fight, slip up and finally reconcile. At the U.S. embassy, Alejandro is denied a visa, which ultimately leads him to try crossing the border illegally.
Who’s in it. The Other Side stars Mario Callitzin, Gustavo Cravioto, Eduardo López Rojas and Alejandra Nettel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Other Side has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Other Side page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Side (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Other Side change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Other Side worth watching?
- The Other Side holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other Side?
- The Other Side stars Mario Callitzin, Gustavo Cravioto, Eduardo López Rojas, Alejandra Nettel and Patricia Reyes Spíndola.
- When was The Other Side released?
- The Other Side was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.