National Theatre Live: The Effect
2024, English. Directed by Jamie Lloyd.
Who I am is not a side effect
Hearts and minds racing, Connie and Tristan are falling for each other fast. But is their sudden and intoxicating chemistry real, or a side effect of a new antidepressant? As two young volunteers in a clinical drug trial, their illicit romance poses startling dilemmas for the supervising doctors.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 January 2024
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lucy Prebble
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National Theatre Live: The Effect runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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National Theatre Live: The Effect isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 January 2024. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like National Theatre Live: The Effect?
If you liked National Theatre Live: The Effect, try The Pumpkin Eater, Effie Gray, Rogue Agent.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Effect?
National Theatre Live: The Effect (2024) was directed by Jamie Lloyd and stars Taylor Russell, Paapa Essiedu, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.