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Side Effects

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Channing Tatum, and Rooney Mara in Side Effects (2013)
Emily and Martin are a successful New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by Emily's psychiatrist - intended to treat anxiety - has unexpected side effects.
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery

A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects.A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects.A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
187K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,843
1,290
  • Director
    • Steven Soderbergh
  • Writer
    • Scott Z. Burns
  • Stars
    • Rooney Mara
    • Channing Tatum
    • Jude Law
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steven Soderbergh
  • Writer
    • Scott Z. Burns
  • Stars
    • Rooney Mara
    • Channing Tatum
    • Jude Law
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 345User reviews
    • 459Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

    Videos5

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    Trailer 2:19
    Version 3
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    Trailer 2:17
    International Version
    U.S. Version #2
    Trailer 1:03
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    U.S. Version #1
    Trailer 1:55
    U.S. Version #1
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    Promo 0:52
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    Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara in Side Effects (2013)
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    Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara in Side Effects (2013)
    Rooney Mara in Side Effects (2013)
    Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara in Side Effects (2013)
    Jude Law in Side Effects (2013)
    Jude Law and Catherine Zeta-Jones in Side Effects (2013)
    Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara in Side Effects (2013)
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    Jude Law and Rooney Mara at an event for Side Effects (2013)
    Rooney Mara at an event for Side Effects (2013)
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    Top cast

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    Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara
    • Emily Tayloras Emily Taylor
    Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum
    • Martin Tayloras Martin Taylor
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Dr. Jonathan Banksas Dr. Jonathan Banks
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Catherine Zeta-Jones
    • Dr. Victoria Siebertas Dr. Victoria Siebert
    Polly Draper
    Polly Draper
    • Emily's Bossas Emily's Boss
    Vinessa Shaw
    Vinessa Shaw
    • Dierdre Banksas Dierdre Banks
    Ann Dowd
    Ann Dowd
    • Martin's Motheras Martin's Mother
    Haraldo Alvarez
    • Garage Attendantas Garage Attendant
    Marin Ireland
    Marin Ireland
    • Upset Visitoras Upset Visitor
    Carmen Pelaez
    Carmen Pelaez
    • Prison Desk Guardas Prison Desk Guard
    James Martinez
    James Martinez
    • Police Officer at Hospitalas Police Officer at Hospital
    Vladimir Versailles
    Vladimir Versailles
    • Augustinas Augustin
    Jacqueline Antaramian
    Jacqueline Antaramian
    • Desk Nurseas Desk Nurse
    Michelle Vergara Moore
    Michelle Vergara Moore
    • Joanas Joan
    Katie Lowes
    Katie Lowes
    • Conference Organizeras Conference Organizer
    David Costabile
    David Costabile
    • Carlas Carl
    Mamie Gummer
    Mamie Gummer
    • Kaylaas Kayla
    Steven Platt
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Steven Soderbergh
    • Writer
      • Scott Z. Burns
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    Storyline

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    Despite being reunited with her husband from prison, Emily Taylor becomes severely depressed with emotional episodes and suicide attempts. After conferring with her previous doctor, her psychiatrist, Jonathan Banks, eventually prescribes an experimental new medication called Ablixa, but the drug's side-effects lead to Emily killing her husband while in a "sleepwalking" state. With Emily plea-bargained into mental-hospital confinement and Dr. Banks' practice crumbling around him, the case seems closed. However, Dr. Banks cannot accept full responsibility and investigates to clear his name. What follows is a dark quest that threatens to tear apart what's left of his life even as he discovers the diabolical truth of this tragedy. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    • side effect
    • clinical trial
    • depression
    • psychiatrist
    • sleepwalking
    • 385 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One pill can change your life.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexuality, nudity, violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Blake Lively was originally cast in the lead role but the production company that was funding the movie dropped out after learning of her casting only to return after Rooney Mara took over the role from Lively.
    • Goofs
      The opening scene shows the murder scene, following Emily's bloody footprints from the kitchen to the bedroom. Later in the film, when the stabbing is depicted, Emily walks toward the bed leaving no footprints, and the camera shows a clear shot of her feet which have no blood on them.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Jonathan Banks: Depression is an inability to construct a future.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.81 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The Forgotten People
      Performed by Thievery Corporation

      Written by Rob Garza (as Robert Garza) and Eric Hilton

      Courtesy of ESL Music

    User reviews345

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A delicious dinner of a movie with the perfect dessert of betrayal and suspense
    What a delicious surprise of a movie for this early in the year. As has been the case before, a few films of greatness end up playing just after the first of the year. I saw this movie with expecting a clichéd crime drama. What I saw was one of the most inventive and riotous versions of suspense in years. Despite signs that this genre is dead and buried (no pun intended)here is a very modern film that updates the themes and tones of film noir without a pause or hitch of any kind. And as usual in great movies of this type, the setting is a character as strong as any of the actors. New York City has never looked this depressing and cold. But what really works here is a cast so perfect, that you can hardly remember their names. Each actor fits so perfectly in the tapestry of the plot, that the film has a naturalism so real it is surreal. There is a an incredible attention to detail that is what you would expect from a Broadway play or a painting by Dali. One suggestion-DO NOT go by yourself. Having a fellow traveler to discuss this is very required. And I say this as someone who goes to the movies alone often.
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    • zken
    • Feb 10, 2013

    FAQ1

    • Could drugs cause someone to sleepwalk and/or kill someone?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Bitter Pill
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan Psychiatric Center - 125th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Endgame Entertainment
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Di Bonaventura Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,172,757
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,303,145
      • Feb 10, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,414,135
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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