Sideways
2009, Japanese. Directed by Cellin Gluck.
A struggling writer and his engaged buddy hit the road for California wine country.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Cellin GluckDirector
- Fumiyo KohinataMichio Saito
- Katsuhisa NamaseDaisuke Uehara
- Rinko KikuchiMina Parker
- Kyoka SuzukiMayuko Tanka
- Morgan SnyderLaura Cooper
- Jean-Christophe LebertJean Guillaume
- Griffin GluckPharmacy Boy
- Caroline Paris GluckPharmacy Girl
- Maya WatermanLaura's Grandmother
- Peggy Lord ChiltonLinda Russell
- Anna EastedenAlli
- Matthew AsnerMatty
Details
- Released
- 31 October 2009
- Original title
- サイドウェイズ
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Alexander Payne, Rex Pickett, Takayuki Uesugi
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What Sideways is based on
Sideways is based on Sideways, a 2004 film and Sideways (2004) by Rex Pickett, published by St. Martin's Press.
Film · 2004
Sideways
2004
Sideways
By Rex Pickett
Published by St. Martin's Press
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Sideways: quick answers
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How long is Sideways?
Sideways runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Sideways have a post-credits scene?
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Sideways parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sideways on?
Sideways isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sideways?
If you liked Sideways, try A Nice Girl Like You, Yoh! Bestie, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters.
Who directed Sideways?
Sideways (2009) was directed by Cellin Gluck and stars Fumiyo Kohinata, Katsuhisa Namase, Rinko Kikuchi.
What is Sideways based on?
Sideways is based on Sideways, a 2004 film and Sideways (2004) by Rex Pickett, published by St. Martin's Press.