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Sideways (2004)
7.7
Ratings: 7.7/10 from 85,724 users
Metascore:
94/100
Reviews: 780 user | 257 critic | 42 from Metacritic.com
Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment, embark on a week long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle. Director:Alexander Payne |
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| Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
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| Virginia Madsen | ... | ||
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Marylouise Burke | ... | |
| Jessica Hecht | ... |
Victoria
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| M.C. Gainey | ... | ||
| Alysia Reiner | ... |
Christine Erganian
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Shake Tukhmanyan | ... |
Mrs. Erganian
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| Shaun Duke | ... |
Mike Erganian
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| Robert Covarrubias | ... |
Miles's Building Manager
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Gary the Bartender
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| Stephanie Faracy | ... |
Stephanie's Mother
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| Joe Marinelli | ... |
Frass Canyon Pourer
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Storyline
Miles is a failed writer living a meager existence in San Diego as an English teacher. With his career seemingly fading and the fate of a book hinging on a publisher's decision, Miles is depressed with himself and what he hasn't achieved. Jack is a television actor whom some recognize but not many do, as if he were a minor actor who got a taste of success. With his best friend Miles, the two embark on a road trip through California's wine country. Miles wants to give his friend a nice sendoff before married life, while Jack simply wants to have a fling beforehand. As they're both nearing middle age with not much to show for it, the two will explore the vineyards while ultimately searching for their identities. Written by mystic80
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In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some strong sexual content and nudity (Approved No. 40894) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$207,042 (USA) (24 October 2004) (4 Screens)Gross:
$71,502,303 (USA) (15 May 2005)Company Credits
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Fox Searchlight Pictures, Michael London Productions, Sideways Productions Inc. See more »
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Written by Claus Ogermann
Performed by Bill Evans
Courtesy of Verve Records
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During an emotional scene in the film, Miles talks with great passion about Pinot Noir. After the release of this movie, sales of Pinot Noir wines rose by more than 20 percent over the 2004-05 Christmas/New Year period, compared to the same period the previous year. A similar phenomenon was experienced in British wine outlets. Miles is deeply disparaging, in a different scene, about Merlot, and sales dropped after the film came out. Ironically, Miles's prized bottle of wine, a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc, is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, another grape Miles disparaged. See more »Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Miles makes the drunken call to Victoria from the restaurant, she suggests that it might be better if he didn't go to the wedding. However since Miles is the best man and integral to the ceremony, she should have more appropriately suggested that she would not attend if she feared a confrontation. See more »Crazy Credits
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"SYMBIOSIS - 2nd MOVEMENT (LARGO - ANDANTE - MAESTOSO - LARGO) - A"Written by Claus Ogermann
Performed by Bill Evans
Courtesy of Verve Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »
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