The Man on the Other Side (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, The Man on the Other Side is a thriller film directed by Marcus Lim, running about 85 minutes. “All's fair in love and Cold War” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is 1974, and in the Cold War paranoia of East and West Germany, it can be dangerous to know too much. But time is running out for Sophie Zimmermann. She is being hunted and the only way to survive is to find out the identity of The Man On The Other Side! In the style of classic 70s spy thrillers like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Ipcress File and Day Of The Jackal, The Man On The Other Side transports you back to a world of double crosses, of dark deeds in grey Eastern European cities and of danger lurking behind every kiss.
Who’s in it. The Man on the Other Side stars Mari Bensel as Sophie Zimmermann, James Carney as Englishman, Nils Schulz as Dieter Schäfer and Jörg Malchow as Staatssekretär.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man on the Other Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man on the Other Side tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man on the Other Side (2021)?
- In US, The Man on the Other Side is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Man on the Other Side?
- The Man on the Other Side stars Mari Bensel, James Carney, Nils Schulz and Jörg Malchow.
- When was The Man on the Other Side released?
- The Man on the Other Side was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.