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Side Effects 2013

“One pill can change your life.”

★ 6.6/10 R ThrillerCrimeDrama Released
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What is Side Effects?

Side Effects is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
106 minutes
Release date
Feb 7, 2013
Studios
di Bonaventura Pictures, Endgame Entertainment
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
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Side Effects is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A woman's reliance on a prescription pill spirals into danger.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh
  • Atmospheric tension builds throughout
  • Thought‑provoking look at medication and anxiety
Keep in mind
  • Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
  • Complex narrative requires close attention

Watch it if you enjoy tense, character‑driven thrillers about medication and moral ambiguity.

The film’s intense psychological drama and crime elements make it suitable for mature audiences.

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Who directed Side Effects?

Steven Soderbergh directed the 2013 psychological thriller.

Who wrote the screenplay?

Scott Z. Burns is credited as the screenwriter.

What is the central premise?

A woman begins using prescription medication to manage anxiety about her husband's upcoming release from prison.

What genres describe the film?

It is classified as a thriller, crime, and drama.

When was the film released in the United States?

Side Effects opened in the US on February 8, 2013.

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