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Side Effects

5.00

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Side Effects is a 2013 crime thriller focusing on a woman’s involvement with psychiatric medication following her husband's incarceration. The film explores the complex interactions between patients, psychiatrists, and new pharmaceutical treatments. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. Burns, it stars Rooney Mara in the central role.

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Country	United States
Year	2013

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What is Side Effects?

Side Effects is a 2013 crime thriller focusing on a woman’s involvement with psychiatric medication following her husband's incarceration. The film explores the complex interactions between patients, psychiatrists, and new pharmaceutical treatments. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Z. Burns, it stars Rooney Mara in the central role.

How good is Side Effects?

Side Effects scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Crime Movie category.

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