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10 Best Movies Like Side Effects

If you loved Side Effects, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Identity Thief

Identity Thief

2013★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side Effects for fans of Crime. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless...

#2
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

2013★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side Effects for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on the scene....

#3
Skyfall

Skyfall

2012★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side Effects for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from ...

#4
Snitch

Snitch

2013★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side Effects for fans of Thriller & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender co...

#5
Contagion

Contagion

2011★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side Effects for fans of Thriller & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As an epidemic of a lethal airborne virus - that kills within days - rapidly grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster t...

#6
Enough Said

Enough Said

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Side Effects for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-a...