Next to Her (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2014, Next to Her is a drama film directed by Asaf Korman, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Rachel, 27, is raising her mentally retarded sister Gabby, 24, all by herself. When the social worker finds out she leaves her sister alone in the house while at work, she is forced to place her in a day-care center. For the first time in her life she shares the upbringing of her dear sister with someone else, her daily routine collapses and the huge void, left by her sister's absence, makes room for a man in Rachel's life. That man, Zohar, tears another crack in the symbiotic relationship of the two sisters. Rachel hangs on to his love as if it was a life belt. But her inability to lead a normal, intimate and emotional relationship with anyone but her sister, forces them into a twisted threesome, where boundaries between love, sacrifice, nurturing and torturing – are broken.
Who’s in it. Next to Her stars Liron Ben-Shlush as Chelli, Dana Ivgy as Gabby, Jacob Daniel as Zohar and Liat Goren as Shifra.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Next to Her has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Next to Her page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next to Her tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next to Her (2014)?
- In GB, Next to Her is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Next to Her worth watching?
- Next to Her holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Next to Her?
- Next to Her stars Liron Ben-Shlush, Dana Ivgy, Jacob Daniel and Liat Goren.
- When was Next to Her released?
- Next to Her was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.