Risks + Side Effects (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, Risks + Side Effects is a comedy film directed by Michael Kreihsl, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A routine check-up reveals that the Pilates trainer Kathrin is suffering from kidney disease and needs a transplant. Her husband Arnold is a successful architect in the middle of a large project and is afraid of donating one of his kidneys. Götz, a friend of the couple's, would undergo the operation immediately if it means saving Kathrin's life - even though this causes problems with his partner Diana. Confronted by issues of life and death, the fragility of the relationships within and between the couples is laid bare. Eventually, the question can no longer be avoided: what is true love?
Who’s in it. Risks + Side Effects stars Samuel Finzi as Arnold, Inka Friedrich as Kathrin, Thomas Mraz as Götz and Pia Hierzegger as Diana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Risks + Side Effects has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Risks + Side Effects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Risks + Side Effects tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Risks + Side Effects (2021)?
- In IN, Risks + Side Effects is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Risks + Side Effects worth watching?
- Risks + Side Effects holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Risks + Side Effects?
- Risks + Side Effects stars Samuel Finzi, Inka Friedrich, Thomas Mraz, Pia Hierzegger and Michaela Kis.
- When was Risks + Side Effects released?
- Risks + Side Effects was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.