Sideways (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, Sideways is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alexander Payne, running about 127 minutes. “In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.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’s in it. Sideways stars Thomas Haden Church as Jack, Virginia Madsen as Maya, Sandra Oh as Stephanie and Marylouise Burke as Miles's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sideways has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $109.5M at the box office.
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 (2004)?
- 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sideways?
- Sideways stars Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke and Jessica Hecht.
- When was Sideways released?
- Sideways was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.