Sideways

Sideways is a 2004 American comedy-drama film written by Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne and directed by Payne. Adapted from Rex Pickett's 2004 novel, Sideways follows two forty-something men, portrayed by Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, who take a week-long road trip to the wine country of Santa Barbara. Payne and Taylor won multiple awards for their screenplay. Giamatti and Church, as well as actresses Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh, playi... more

Initial release date:

  • Oct 22, 2004

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R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 123 min (73.8 hs )

Estimated budget:

  • 16,000,000 (US$)

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Film

Directed by

Alexander Payne

Constantine Alexander Payne (born February 10, 1961) is an American Academy Award-winning film director and screenwriter. His films are noted for their dark humour and satirical depictions of contemporary American society. His films also revolve around adultery in marriage and relationships. He...

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  • 123 min (73.8 hs )

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  • 16,000,000

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