Emily Taylor (played by Rooney Mara) is a protagonist in Side Effects.
A wealthy socialite who fakes depression and suicide attempts to manipulate her husband, exploit an experimental antidepressant, and orchestrate a financial conspiracy. Jonathan Banks (played by Jude Law) is a protagonist in Side Effects.
A psychiatrist assigned to Emily; suffers professional ruin due to negligence allegations, uncovers the conspiracy, orchestrates a counter-plot, and ultimately regains his reputation and family.
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Characters
Emily Taylor
(played by Rooney Mara) — protagonist
A wealthy socialite who fakes depression and suicide attempts to manipulate her husband, exploit an experimental antidepressant, and orchestrate a financial conspiracy.
Jonathan Banks
(played by Jude Law) — protagonist
A psychiatrist assigned to Emily; suffers professional ruin due to negligence allegations, uncovers the conspiracy, orchestrates a counter-plot, and ultimately regains his reputation and family.
Key Relationships
Jonathan Banks → Emily Taylor
(Professional Psychiatrist To Patient)
Story Analysis
A psychiatrist uncovers a wealthy socialite's murder plot and financial fraud scheme.
Plot Progression
The Diagnosis Trap
Professional Collapse
The Conspiracy Unveiled
Revenge and Reckoning
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Side Effects (2013) · 6.6/10 · crime, drama, thriller
