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Sideways (2004)
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Ratings: 7.7/10 from 92,445 users
Metascore:
94/100
Reviews: 783 user | 261 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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Victoria
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Christine Erganian
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Shake Tukhmanyan | ... |
Mrs. Erganian
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Mike Erganian
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Miles's Building Manager
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Gary the Bartender
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Stephanie's Mother
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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 Dillon O'Brian
Performed by Bonnie Raitt
Courtesy of Capitol Records
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Thomas Haden Church' had left film acting, concentrating on voiceover work, when he received a phone call from Alexander Payne to audition for the role of Jack. Church was a finalist for a role in About Schmidt, another Payne film, and Payne wanted to use the actor in one of his films. See more »Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In the scene at the bowling alley, the woman at the table with Miles (Sienna's grandmother?) is smoking. Smoking indoors is illegal in California (although it is possible the bowling alley simply was not enforcing this rule). See more »Crazy Credits
No California oak trees were harmed during the making of this production. See more »Soundtracks
"FEARLESS LOVE"Written by Dillon O'Brian
Performed by Bonnie Raitt
Courtesy of Capitol Records
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