Movie

Side Effect

“Confide in Me”

★ 5.8(81)20201h 33m

Side Effect is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alexey Kazakov
Release date: 2020-11-05
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Russian
Box office: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Russia
Studio: Droog Drooga

About Side Effect

Side Effect is a 2020 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Alexey Kazakov, starring Semen Serzin, Marina Vasilyeva and Aleksandra Revenko. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 81 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Side Effect in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A traumatic experience leads to a break-up between a young married couple. In a desperate attempt to save their marriage, Andrey, the husband, seeks help from a psychic named Mara. His only wish is to make his wife Olga forget the past. Mara's magic works, but the second honeymoon soon turns into a living nightmare... Andrey gradually recognizes that he is dealing with a powerful evil that possesses his wife, and the price of the psychic's service is Olga’s life.

Cast

Semen Serzin

Andrey

Marina Vasilyeva

Olya

Aleksandra Revenko

Witch/Mara

Anatoli Zhuravlyov

Old Man

Mariya Abramova

Little Mara

Mariya Karpova

Nina

Stepan Devonin

Kirill

Sergey Cherdantsev

Burglar

Dmitry Belysh

Burglar 2

Alexander Firsanov

Burglar 3

Natalya Dedeyko

Mara's Mother

Ivan Dergachev

Mara's Father

Themes & keywords

robberyrapetransformationsupernaturalhallucinationtime travelbaptismpastlife extensionthiefsingermemory lossburglaryfearchurch

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Side Effect in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Side Effect on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Side Effect on Netflix?+

Side Effect is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Side Effect?+

Side Effect has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Side Effect?+

Side Effect stars Semen Serzin, Marina Vasilyeva, Aleksandra Revenko, Anatoli Zhuravlyov and Mariya Abramova.

When did Side Effect come out?+

Side Effect is a 2020 movie directed by Alexey Kazakov.

What genre is Side Effect?+

Side Effect is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Side Effect?+

Side Effect was directed by Alexey Kazakov.