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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
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.
CAST (20)
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
Christopher Nolan
Self
Lena Dunham
Self
Greta Gerwig
Self
Lilly Wachowski
Self
Wally Pfister
Self
Lana Wachowski
Self
Michael Ballhaus
Self
Dion Beebe
Self
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
GENRES (1)
Documentary
