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Sideways

R20042h 7mAlexander Payne
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 94

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"In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves."

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 One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.

ComedyDramaRomance
CaliforniaBased On Novel Or BookGolfWineRoad TripStag NightMarijuanaWriterBuddySanta Barbara, California

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sideways (2004) about?

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 One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.

Who stars in Sideways?

Sideways stars Paul Giamatti (Miles), Thomas Haden Church (Jack), Virginia Madsen (Maya), Sandra Oh (Stephanie), Marylouise Burke (Miles's Mother). The film was directed by Alexander Payne.

How long is Sideways?

Sideways has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is Sideways worth watching?

Sideways holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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