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Side Effects

2013-02-07 · 106 min · ★ 6.6

Thriller · Crime · Drama

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

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Directors
Steven Soderbergh
Production companies
di Bonaventura Pictures, Endgame Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 30,000,000
Revenue
USD 63,414,135

Top Cast

Rooney MaraRooney MaraEmily Taylor
Jude LawJude LawJonathan Banks
Catherine Zeta-JonesCatherine Zeta-JonesDr. Victoria Siebert
Channing TatumChanning TatumMartin Taylor
Vinessa ShawVinessa ShawDierdre Banks
Ann DowdAnn DowdMrs. Taylor
Polly DraperPolly DraperEileen Spicer
David CostabileDavid CostabileCarl
Mamie GummerMamie GummerKayla
Scott ShepherdScott ShepherdNYPD Detective
Marin IrelandMarin IrelandUpset Visitor
Elizabeth RodriguezElizabeth RodriguezPharmacist
Craig muMs GrantCraig muMs GrantWards Island Orderly
Carmen PelaezCarmen PelaezPrison Desk Guard
Peter FriedmanPeter FriedmanBanks' Partner #1
Laila RobinsLaila RobinsBanks Partner #2
Haraldo AlvarezGarage Attendant
James MartinezJames MartinezPolice Officer at the Hospital
Vladimir VersaillesVladimir VersaillesAugustin
Jacqueline AntaramianJacqueline AntaramianDesk Nurse

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