The Bright Side (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2021, The Bright Side is a comedy and drama film directed by Ruth Meehan, running about 100 minutes. “When life lets her down, only love can lift her up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stand-up comedian Kate thinks her life has no meaning and is not worth continuing. When she’s diagnosed with breast cancer, even the universe seems to agree with her. However, a close encounter with death – and four other women on the chemo ward – might just change her mind and even her life.
Who’s in it. The Bright Side stars Gemma-Leah Devereux as Kate, Siobhán Cullen as Tracy, Karen Egan as Fiona and Barbara Brennan as Róisín, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Bright Side sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bright Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bright Side tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bright Side (2021)?
- In US, The Bright Side is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bright Side worth watching?
- The Bright Side holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bright Side?
- The Bright Side stars Gemma-Leah Devereux, Siobhán Cullen, Karen Egan, Barbara Brennan and Derbhle Crotty.
- When was The Bright Side released?
- The Bright Side was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.