Side Effect (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, Side Effect is a thriller and horror film directed by Alexey Kazakov, running about 93 minutes. “Confide in Me” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A traumatic experience leads to a break-up between a young married couple. In a desperate attempt to save their marriage, Andrey, the husband, seeks help from a psychic named Mara. His only wish is to make his wife Olga forget the past. Mara's magic works, but the second honeymoon soon turns into a living nightmare... Andrey gradually recognizes that he is dealing with a powerful evil that possesses his wife, and the price of the psychic's service is Olga’s life.
Who’s in it. Side Effect stars Aleksandra Revenko as Ved'ma, Marina Vasilyeva as Olya, Semen Serzin as Andrey and Anatoli Zhuravlyov as The old man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Side Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Side Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Effect (2020)?
- In US, Side Effect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Side Effect worth watching?
- Side Effect holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Side Effect?
- Side Effect stars Aleksandra Revenko, Marina Vasilyeva, Semen Serzin, Anatoli Zhuravlyov and Mariya Karpova.
- When was Side Effect released?
- Side Effect was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.