Side Effects (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2025, Side Effects is a comedy film directed by Matěj Pichler.
What it’s about. Daniel (Martin Pechlát) is a successful architect who has just completed the design of a skyscraper that will soon become a landmark of the city. When he is about to tell his wife Kateřina (Anna Polívková) the joyful news, he learns unexpected news in return. Kateřina went to the doctor, who found out that her kidneys were failing and the only long-term solution was a transplant. So to give or not to give? This is the question Daniel must solve. Will he offer his wife a kidney, which may cost him his life, or will he not offer, which may cost him marriage? And how will their friends Erik (Mira Nosek) and Diana (Barbora Seidlová), who hoped to enjoy a carefree weekend and celebrate Kateřina's birthday together, step in?
Who’s in it. Side Effects stars Anna Polívková as Kateřina, Martin Pechlát as Daniel, Barbora Seidlová as Diana and Jaromír Nosek as Erik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Side Effects has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Side Effects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side Effects tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Effects (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Side Effects change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Side Effects worth watching?
- Side Effects holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Side Effects?
- Side Effects stars Anna Polívková, Martin Pechlát, Barbora Seidlová, Jaromír Nosek and Judit Pecháček.
- When was Side Effects released?
- Side Effects was released in 2025.