Sideways (2004) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	October 22, 2004 (Limited)
On DVD:	April 5, 2005
Genre:	Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director:	Alexander Payne
Writer:	Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor
Cast:	Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Patrick Gallagher, Alex Kalognomos, Virginia Madsen, Joe Marinelli, Sandra Oh, Alysia Reiner
Studio:	Fox Searchlight Pictures
Official site:	foxsearchlight.com/sideways
Running Time:	123 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated R for language, some strong sexual content and nudity

SIDEWAYS tells the story of Miles (Paul Giamatti), a failed novelist, and his soon-to-be married friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church), a washed-up actor. To salute the remains of their youth, the two men take one last road trip in the week before Jack's wedding. A serious wine enthusiast, Miles is determined to educate his friend on the region's beloved Pinot Noir wines before the week is out.

Jack indulges his best friend's passion for the grape...

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One of the best and funniest movies of the year is "Sideways," the witty, straightforward comedy from Alexander Payne, the director of "Election." Starring Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, "Sideways" is a deep yet simple film with simple results - I haven't laughed so much in a long time. Full movie review »