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Sliding Doors

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When Helen, a London ad executive, is fired from her job and rushes out to catch a train, two scenarios take place. In one, she gets on the train and comes home to find her boyfriend, Gerry, in bed with another woman. In the second, she misses the train and arrives after the woman has left. Following the first scenario, Helen dumps Gerry, finds a new man and gradually improves her life. Under the second scenario, she becomes suspicious of Gerry's fidelity and grows miserable.
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Despite the gimmicky feel of the split narratives, the movie is watch-able due to the winning performances by the cast.

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Stephanie Zacharek Salon.com 06/18/2002
It's not so much the tale itself as the slippery interplay between characters that makes Sliding Doors enjoyable. Go to Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail 04/12/2002
2.5/4
Ultimately, Sliding Doors becomes a victim of its own cleverness, shutting down all that early promise. Go to Full Review Ali Barclay BBC.com 12/10/2001
4/5
Paltrow is delightful as the trendy Londoner running parallel lives and has a disturbingly accurate English accent. Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight 10/05/2023
3/4
The paralleling of stories is well done, but at times not enough. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 01/30/2021
2.5/4
...an intriguing, out-of-the-box premise that's employed to relatively strong effect by Howitt... Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) 08/13/2020
3.5/5
Worth sticking with to the very end, if only to unravel some intriguing twists and turns not normally encountered in such kissy-kissy fare. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jordan S. @jswez 3h Boring. I fought to finish it. I liked the concept, but watching her sniveling boyfriend got old pretty fast and the whole movie just felt devoid of fun or excitement. See more David H @DavidQHarris Jan 31 This is a memorable film. It features great characters inhabited by great actors. It's tricky sometimes to keep the two timelines apart, but it's a clever concept and fun to watch. See more Frans B @FransB Jan 18 Very good! Loved the intertwined storyline, very well written. Great to see Gwyneth Paltrow in one of her early lower budget movies, already showing brilliance. Whole cast excels in character. Clever cinematography and visually appealing. Enough drama, intrigue, emotion, suspense, confusion and twists to keep it interesting. See more S G. @Swatches Jan 3 A lot of the movie involves watching really unlikable characters. See more C.B. F. @BonJorno Jan 2 There were a few wonky choices as far as the cinematography went & some logical holes; but overall it was enjoyable. Definitely a good glimpse of that time period. See more Carlos I @carlosFibarra Jun 18 The 1998 film Sliding Doors might be dismissed by some as gimmicky due to its parallel narrative structure, but I personally found its central premise to be absolutely brilliant. It takes the familiar romantic comedy genre and injects a truly unique twist, exploring how a single moment can drastically alter two potential life paths. While the concept itself is captivating, it's ultimately the compelling performances, particularly from Paltrow, that elevate the film and make its bifurcated story truly resonate. See more Read all reviews
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Peter Howitt

Director

Gwyneth Paltrow

Helen Quilley

John Hannah

James Hammerton

John Lynch

Gerry

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Lydia

Zara Turner

Anna

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Synopsis When Helen, a London ad executive, is fired from her job and rushes out to catch a train, two scenarios take place. In one, she gets on the train and comes home to find her boyfriend, Gerry, in bed with another woman. In the second, she misses the train and arrives after the woman has left. Following the first scenario, Helen dumps Gerry, finds a new man and gradually improves her life. Under the second scenario, she becomes suspicious of Gerry's fidelity and grows miserable.
Director
Peter Howitt
Producer
Philippa Braithwaite, William Horberg, Sydney Pollack
Screenwriter
Peter Howitt
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Mirage Enterprises, Miramax Films
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 1, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.9M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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