Sideways (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 2009, Sideways is a comedy and romance film directed by Cellin Gluck, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. A struggling writer and his engaged buddy hit the road for California wine country. Remake of the 2004 film 'Sideways'.
Who’s in it. Sideways stars Fumiyo Kohinata as Michio Saito, Katsuhisa Namase as Daisuke Uehara, Rinko Kikuchi as Mina Parker and Kyoka Suzuki as Mayuko Tanka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sideways has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sideways page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sideways tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sideways (2009)?
- In US, Sideways is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sideways worth watching?
- Sideways holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sideways?
- Sideways stars Fumiyo Kohinata, Katsuhisa Namase, Rinko Kikuchi, Kyoka Suzuki and Morgan Snyder.
- When was Sideways released?
- Sideways was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.
