Side Effects (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, Side Effects is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 106 minutes. “One pill can change your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.
Who’s in it. Side Effects stars Rooney Mara as Emily Taylor, Carmen Pelaez as Prison Desk Guard, Marin Ireland as Upset Visitor and Channing Tatum as Martin Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Side Effects has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $63.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Effects (2013)?
- In US, Side Effects is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Side Effects worth watching?
- Side Effects holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Side Effects?
- Side Effects stars Rooney Mara, Carmen Pelaez, Marin Ireland, Channing Tatum and Polly Draper.
- When was Side Effects released?
- Side Effects was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.