Sideways (2004)
English romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Payne
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 7m 127 min
- Released
- 22 October 2004
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Sideways has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 min). The English film released on 22 October 2004. It is directed by Alexander Payne and stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church and Virginia Madsen.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Alexander Payne
- Cast
- Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Jessica Hecht, M.C. Gainey, Alysia Reiner, Patrick Gallagher, César Ramos, Stephanie Faracy
- Cinematography
- Phedon Papamichael
- Editing
- Kevin Tent
- Music
- Rolfe Kent
- Written by
- Jim Taylor, Alexander Payne
- Produced by
- Michael London
- Production
- Searchlight Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- Sideways
- Set in
- California
- Filmed in
- California, San Diego
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 22 October 2004
- First shown
- 13 September 2004 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Sideways?
Sideways has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes, or 127 min.
When did Sideways release?
Sideways released on 22 October 2004.
Who directed Sideways?
Sideways is directed by Alexander Payne.
Who is in the cast of Sideways?
The cast of Sideways includes Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Jessica Hecht and M.C. Gainey.
Where can I watch Sideways online?
Sideways streams on Netflix.
Is Sideways based on a true story or a book?
Sideways is based on Sideways.
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