Movie

Sideways

“In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.”

★ 7.1(1,888)20042h 7m

Sideways is streaming on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alexander Payne
Release date: 2004-10-22
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: Armenian
Box office: $109,502,303
Budget: $16,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Sideways — trailer

About Sideways

Sideways is a 2004 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Alexander Payne, starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church and Virginia Madsen. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,888 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sideways in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.

Cast

Paul Giamatti

Miles

Thomas Haden Church

Jack

Virginia Madsen

Maya

Sandra Oh

Stephanie

Marylouise Burke

Miles's Mother

Jessica Hecht

Victoria

Missy Doty

Cammi

M.C. Gainey

Cammi's Husband

Alysia Reiner

Christine Erganian

Shake Tukhmanyan

Mrs. Erganian

Shaun Duke

Mike Erganian

Robert Covarrubias

Miles's Building Manager

Themes & keywords

californiabased on novel or bookgolfwineroad tripstag nightmarijuanawriterbuddysanta barbara, californiawine drinkingwinerywhimsicalamusedantagonistic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sideways in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Sideways on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Sideways on Netflix?+

Sideways is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Hollywood Suite and Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel.

How long is Sideways?+

Sideways has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in Sideways?+

Sideways stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh and Marylouise Burke.

When did Sideways come out?+

Sideways is a 2004 movie directed by Alexander Payne.

What genre is Sideways?+

Sideways is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Sideways?+

Sideways was directed by Alexander Payne.