Sideways

Based On the book by Rex Pickett

Sideways is a 2004 American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne and written by Jim Taylor and Payne. A film adaptation of Rex Pickett's 2004 novel, Sideways follows two men in their forties, Miles Raymond (Paul Giamatti), a depressed teacher and unsuccessful writer, and Jack Cole (Thomas Haden Church), a past-his-prime actor, who take a week-long road trip to Santa Barbara County wine country to celebrate Jack's upcoming wedding. Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen also star as women they encounter during their trip. Sideways premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2004, and was released in the United States on October 22, 2004 by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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Release date:

September 13, 2004

Director:

Alexander Payne

Cast:

Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Jessica Hecht

Genre:

Drama, Comedy drama, Romantic comedy, Buddy

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2004 in adaptations