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TMDB20131h 46mThriller / Crime / Drama

Side Effects

One pill can change your life.

A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,419 votes

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Side Effects at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 46m

At 1h 46m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Crime · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, crime, and drama.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 9 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 3,419 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Side Effects tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 46m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 3,419 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Side Effects

Is Side Effects scary?
MyCinema has not rated Side Effects for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Side Effects in the US?
Side Effects streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and 3 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Side Effects?
Side Effects runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Is Side Effects suitable for kids?
Side Effects is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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