• Sideways (2004)

    Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to wine country for a last single-guy bonding experience. While Miles wants to relax and enjoy the wine, Jack is in search of a fling before his wedding. Soon Jack is sleeping with Stephanie (Sandra Oh), while her friend Maya (Virginia Madsen) connects with Miles. When Miles lets slip that Jack is getting married, both women are furious, sending the trip into disarray.

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Sideways
94
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Release Date: 2004

DVD Release Date: April 5th, 2005

R |2 hr 6 min

Plot Summary

Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to wine country for a last single-guy bonding experience. While Miles wants to relax and enjoy the wine, Jack is in search of a fling before his wedding. Soon Jack is sleeping with Stephanie (Sandra Oh), while her friend Maya (Virginia Madsen) connects with Miles. When Miles lets slip that Jack is getting married, both women are furious, sending the trip into disarray.

Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke, Jessica Hecht, Missy Doty, M.C. Gainey

Director: Alexander Payne

Genres: Comedy drama

Production Co: Fox Searchlight, Michael London Productions

Keywords: Temptation , Friendship , Endearing , Growing up , Emotional , 2000s , Playful , Wife , Amusing ,

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 100
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Sideways makes you glad about America, about movies, about life.

  • 100
    Kirk HoneycuttThe Hollywood Reporter

    Hysterically funny yet melancholy comedy. show more

  • 100
    Carrie RickeyPhiladelphia Inquirer

    Exhilarating, edgy and wryly comic. show more

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Awards

Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2004)
Winner Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2005)
Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role
Oscars Academy Awards (2004)
Winner Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
Golden Globes (2005)
Winner Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2005)
Winner Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Golden Globes (2005)
Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Best Director - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2005)
Winner Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2005)
Winner Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Oscars Academy Awards (2004)
Nominated Best Picture
Oscars Academy Awards (2004)
Winner Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005)
Nominated Directing
Oscars Academy Awards (2004)
Nominated Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Golden Globes (2005)
Winner Adapted Screenplay
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2005)