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Sideways (2004)

โ€œIn search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,967 votes 2h 7m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#51 of 179 films from 2004 #666 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alexander Payne ยท Written by Alexander Payne, Rex Pickett, Jim Taylor

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Overview

Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.

Cast

Paul Giamattias Miles
Thomas Haden Churchas Jack
Virginia Madsenas Maya
Sandra Ohas Stephanie
Marylouise Burkeas Miles's Mother
Jessica Hechtas Victoria
Missy Dotyas Cammi
M.C. Gaineyas Cammi's Husband
Alysia Reineras Christine Erganian
Shake Tukhmanyanas Mrs. Erganian
Shaun Dukeas Mike Erganian
Robert Covarrubiasas Miles's Building Manager
Patrick Gallagheras Gary the Bartender
Stephanie Faracyas Stephanie's Mother

Facts

Release dateOctober 22, 2004
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$16,000,000
Box office$109,502,303 (6.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0375063

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Questions

How long is Sideways?
Sideways runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Sideways worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,967 votes, which places it #51 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 72%) and #666 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Sideways?
Sideways was directed by Alexander Payne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Holdovers (2023), Nebraska (2013), About Schmidt (2002).
Who stars in Sideways?
Paul Giamatti as Miles; Thomas Haden Church as Jack; Virginia Madsen as Maya; Sandra Oh as Stephanie; Marylouise Burke as Miles's Mother; Jessica Hecht as Victoria.
What is Sideways rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sideways?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9453.

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