Sideways (2004)
Two friends on a wine-soaked road trip find whimsical romance and melancholy laughs in California.
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 One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.
How intense is Sideways?
Sideways has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Sideways feels like
- Tone
- melancholywhimsicalintimatefeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream Sideways
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Sideways for you?
Is Sideways scary?
No. Sideways is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sideways gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sideways sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Sideways OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Sideways?
Sideways runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Sideways?
Sideways is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Sideways have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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