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Side Effects (2006): Ratings & Box Office

Side Effects (2006) movie poster

Side Effects is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $2,216 worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
worldwide gross
$2.2K
Metascore
46
budget
$30M
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Side Effects (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
German
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Side Effects About?

The premise of Side Effects without spoilers.

A successful businesswoman seeks help for her anxiety following her husband's embezzlement and subsequent prison sentence. Her psychiatrist prescribes a new medication intended to help, but unexpected and disturbing side effects emerge, threatening her stability and raising questions about the drug's impact. The film explores the complexities of mental health, the pharmaceutical industry, and the potential consequences of relying on medication for emotional well-being.

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Crew

The Director of Side Effects

Directed by Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau.

Ratings

Side Effects Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Side Effects 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

Box office

Side Effects Box Office & Budget

Side Effects grossed $2,216 worldwide on a $30 million budget.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.2K

US & Canada
$2.2K
Budget
$30M
Cars

Cars in Side Effects

15 cars on screen, including the 2004 BMW 5 E60 and the 2002 Ford Taurus.

All 15 cars
  • 2004 BMW 5 E60 in Side Effects 2004 BMW 5 E60 Important role
  • 2002 Ford Taurus in Side Effects 2002 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1995 Dodge Stratus in Side Effects 1995 Dodge Stratus Minor role
  • 1994 Ford Escort in Side Effects 1994 Ford Escort Minor role
Details

Side Effects Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Efeitos Colaterais” and “Working Love”.

Also known as
  • Efeitos Colaterais
  • Working Love
  • Gli effetti collaterali dell'amore
  • תופעות לוואי
  • Странични ефeкти
  • 副作用

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FAQ

Side Effects FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Side Effects, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Side Effects?

Side Effects runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Side Effects released?

Side Effects was released on May 5, 2006.

Who directed Side Effects?

Side Effects was directed by Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau.

How much did Side Effects make at the box office?

Side Effects grossed $2,216 worldwide on a budget of $30 million.

How is Side Effects rated?

Side Effects has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 46 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Side Effects have a post-credit scene?

No. Side Effects has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Side Effects in?

The original language of Side Effects is German.

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