Next to You (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2023, Next to You is a thriller and drama film directed by Stevan Filipović, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Set five years on from the school days of director Stevan Filipovic's previous film Next to Me, a state of emergency exists and politicians are accused of capitalising on public anxiety around Covid-19, which makes the shocking situation that reunites the characters significantly more extreme. The story centres on Ksenija (newcomer Mina Nikolic), a driven young woman striving to move from tabloid hack to a career journalist in a world of click-bait headlines and showbiz scandals cooked up to feed the masses. Ksenija's personal and professional journey is hampered when Vera tests positive for Coronavirus and Ksenija must question how far she will bend to survive in a climate where political pressure is increasingly overt and can be said to capitalise on fear during the pandemic.
Who’s in it. Next to You stars Miriam Margolyes as Granny Vera, Mina Nikolić as Ksenija, Isidora Simijonović as Anastasija and Nikola Rakočević as Novica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Next to You has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Next to You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next to You tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next to You (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Next to You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Next to You worth watching?
- Next to You holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Next to You?
- Next to You stars Miriam Margolyes, Mina Nikolić, Isidora Simijonović, Nikola Rakočević and Tihomir Stanić.
- When was Next to You released?
- Next to You was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.