Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSundance Film FestivalBest Of 2023STARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
Sign In
New Customer? Create account
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Pile & face

Original title: Sliding Doors
  • 1998
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
71K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,117
434
Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
On this IMDbrief we're exploring how much of the bonkers science and tech in "Devs," is science fact or science fiction.
Play clip3:24
Watch The Science of "Devs": Science Fact or Science Fiction
1 Video
76 Photos
ComedyDramaFantasy

A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel.A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel.A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel.

  • Director
    • Peter Howitt
  • Writer
    • Peter Howitt
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • John Hannah
    • John Lynch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    71K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,117
    434
    • Director
      • Peter Howitt
    • Writer
      • Peter Howitt
    • Stars
      • Gwyneth Paltrow
      • John Hannah
      • John Lynch
    • 326User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    The Science of "Devs": Science Fact or Science Fiction
    Clip 3:24
    Watch The Science of "Devs": Science Fact or Science Fiction

    Photos76

    Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, Bette Midler, and Gwyneth Paltrow in Le club des ex (1996)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Helen
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • James
    John Lynch
    John Lynch
    • Gerry
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Lydia
    Zara Turner
    Zara Turner
    • Anna
    Douglas McFerran
    • Russell
    Paul Brightwell
    Paul Brightwell
    • Clive
    Nina Young
    Nina Young
    • Claudia
    Virginia McKenna
    Virginia McKenna
    • James's Mother
    Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally
    • Paul
    Terry English
    • Kind Cabbie
    Paul Stacey
    • Man on Tube
    Peter Howitt
    Peter Howitt
    • Cheeky Bloke
    Joanna Roth
    Joanna Roth
    • Suspicious Girl
    Neil Stuke
    Neil Stuke
    • Defensive Bloke
    Theresa Kartell
    • Rachael
    Evelyn Duah
    • Receptionist
    Linda Broughton
    • Theatre Nurse
    • Director
      • Peter Howitt
    • Writer
      • Peter Howitt
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      John Hannah is partly responsible for the film getting made after the funding collapsed. He coincidentally happened to be in a meeting with Hollywood hotshot Sydney Pollack and casually mentioned this great screenplay he was hoping to make. Pollack was sufficiently interested to read the script and immediately sorted out the funding.
    • Goofs
      Gerry makes a joke about withdrawing Helen's Class One Drugs. Great Britain uses an alphabetical classification system so class one should be class A.
    • Quotes

      James: Cheer up. Remember what the Monty Python boys say.

      Helen: "Always look on the bright side of life"?

      James: No, "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition."

    • Crazy credits
      The film's copyright year in the credits is 1997.
    • Alternate versions
      US version was cut for language by Miramax and Paramount to secure a PG-13 rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Object of My Affection/Paulie/Nightwatch/Suicide Kings/Wild Man Blues/Chinese Box (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Have Fun, Go Mad
      Written by Blair Mackichan and Phil Taylor

      Performed by Blair

      Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited by arrangement with PolyGram Film and TV Music

    User reviews326

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Unique and Natural
    This film is a lightweight comedy/drama with a unique story. Although Gwyneth Paltrow plays the same character in both aspects of the story, both Helens seem completely different. The flow of the story seems quite natural and the cast does a wonderful job going through the twists and turns of their characters lives. It's a chick flick with none of the sap.
    helpful•46
    11
    • vibeke-2
    • Nov 11, 1999

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ18

    • How long is Sliding Doors?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • October 14, 1998 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pile et face
    • Filming locations
      • Fulham Broadway Underground Station, Fulham Broadway, Fulham, London, England, UK(interiors)
    • Production companies
      • Intermedia Films
      • Mirage Enterprises
      • Miramax
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,841,544
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $834,817
      • Apr 26, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,841,544
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Gwyneth Paltrow in Pile & face (1998)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Pile & face (1998) officially released in India in Hindi?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Editorial Image
    Photos
    Top Stars to Watch in 2024
    See the gallery
    Production art
    Photos
    The Greatest Character Actors of All Time
    See the gallery
    Production art
    List
    James' 5 Picks for January
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2024 by IMDb.com, Inc.