DOCUMENTARY . 2012 . 1h 39m . 7.2/10

Side by Side_

"Can film survive our digital future?"

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.

Starring Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron
7.2/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
2012
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Can film survive our digital future?

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.

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Keanu Reeves stars as Self / Host in Side by Side.
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Side by Side was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
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...
Side by Side is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

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Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
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Rating
7.2/10 (306 votes)

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What is Side by Side about?
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.
How long is Side by Side?
Side by Side has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Side by Side?
The cast of Side by Side includes Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch.
What is the rating of Side by Side?
Side by Side has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 306 votes on TMDB.

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