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National Theatre Live: The Effect

Who I am is not a side effect

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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.

Directed byJamie Lloyd

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: EN
Released: January 9, 2024

Studios

National Theatre

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos

The Effect | Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home

The Effect | Official Trailer | National Theatre at Home

The Effect: Official Trailer | With Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell at the National Theatre

The Effect: Official Trailer | With Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell at the National Theatre

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited

Starring

Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell

Connie

Paapa Essiedu

Paapa Essiedu

Tristan

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Dr Toby Sealey

Michele Austin

Michele Austin

Dr Lorna James

Creative team

Directed by: Jamie Lloyd
Written by: Lucy Prebble

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