Sideways is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Sideways
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Cellin Gluck
- Release date
- 2009-10-31
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Protean Image Group
About Sideways
Sideways is a 2009 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Cellin Gluck, starring Fumiyo Kohinata, Katsuhisa Namase and Rinko Kikuchi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sideways in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A struggling writer and his engaged buddy hit the road for California wine country.
Cast
Fumiyo Kohinata
Michio Saito
Katsuhisa Namase
Daisuke Uehara
Rinko Kikuchi
Mina Parker
Kyoka Suzuki
Mayuko Tanka
Morgan Snyder
Laura Cooper
Jean-Christophe Lebert
Jean Guillaume
Griffin Gluck
Pharmacy Boy
Caroline Paris Gluck
Pharmacy Girl
Maya Waterman
Laura's Grandmother
Peggy Lord Chilton
Linda Russell
Anna Easteden
Alli
Matthew Asner
Matty
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sideways in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Sideways on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Sideways on Netflix?+
Sideways is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Sideways?+
Sideways has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Who stars in Sideways?+
Sideways stars Fumiyo Kohinata, Katsuhisa Namase, Rinko Kikuchi, Kyoka Suzuki and Morgan Snyder.
When did Sideways come out?+
Sideways is a 2009 movie directed by Cellin Gluck.
What genre is Sideways?+
Sideways is Comedy and Romance film.
Who directed Sideways?+
Sideways was directed by Cellin Gluck.
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