Movie

Side by Side

“Can film survive our digital future?”

★ 7.3(313)20121h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Christopher Kenneally
Release date: 2012-08-19
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Company Films

Side by Side — trailer

About Side by Side

Side by Side is a 2012 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Christopher Kenneally, starring Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese and James Cameron. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 313 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Side by Side in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

Cast

Keanu Reeves

Self / Host

Martin Scorsese

Self

James Cameron

Self

David Fincher

Self

David Lynch

Self

Lars von Trier

Self

Steven Soderbergh

Self

Danny Boyle

Self

George Lucas

Self

Robert Rodriguez

Self

Richard Linklater

Self

Joel Schumacher

Self

Themes & keywords

movie businessinterviewcinematographerfilmmakingdocumentary filmmakingfuture visioncelebrity interviewartistic revolutionartistic legacyvision of the futurerevolutionary art

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Side by Side in Canada?+

Side by Side is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Side by Side on Netflix?+

Side by Side is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Side by Side?+

Side by Side has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Side by Side?+

Side by Side stars Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, David Fincher and David Lynch.

When did Side by Side come out?+

Side by Side is a 2012 movie directed by Christopher Kenneally.

What genre is Side by Side?+

Side by Side is Documentary film.

Who directed Side by Side?+

Side by Side was directed by Christopher Kenneally.