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Side by Side (2012) runs 1 h 39 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.3 from 321 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
1 h 39 min — ends 9:39 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Documentary
Released
August 19, 2012
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 321 votes
Director
Christopher Kenneally
Starring
Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, David Fincher
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Echoboom Amazon Channel (subscription), FUEL TV+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is Side by Side?
Side by Side is 1 h 39 min long (99 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:39 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Side by Side rated?
Side by Side is rated NR in the US.
Is Side by Side a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Side by Side?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Echoboom Amazon Channel (subscription), FUEL TV+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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