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Sliding Doors

  • 19981998
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
67K
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Gwyneth Paltrow in Sliding Doors (1998)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Fantasy

A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel.A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel.A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel.

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  • Director
    • Peter Howitt
  • Writer
    • Peter Howitt
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • John Hannah
    • John Lynch
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Howitt
  • Writer
    • Peter Howitt
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • John Hannah
    • John Lynch
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 311User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Helenas Helen
    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Jamesas James
    John Lynch
    John Lynch
    • Gerryas Gerry
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    Jeanne Tripplehorn
    • Lydiaas Lydia
    Zara Turner
    Zara Turner
    • Annaas Anna
    Douglas McFerran
    • Russellas Russell
    Paul Brightwell
    Paul Brightwell
    • Cliveas Clive
    Nina Young
    Nina Young
    • Claudiaas Claudia
    Virginia McKenna
    Virginia McKenna
    • James's Motheras James's Mother
    Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally
    • Paulas Paul
    Terry English
    • Kind Cabbieas Kind Cabbie
    Paul Stacey
    • Man on Tubeas Man on Tube
    Peter Howitt
    Peter Howitt
    • Cheeky Blokeas Cheeky Bloke
    Joanna Roth
    Joanna Roth
    • Suspicious Girlas Suspicious Girl
    Neil Stuke
    Neil Stuke
    • Defensive Blokeas Defensive Bloke
    Theresa Kartell
    • Rachaelas Rachael
    Evelyn Duah
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Linda Broughton
    • Theatre Nurseas Theatre Nurse
    • Director
      • Peter Howitt
    • Writer
      • Peter Howitt
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    Sliding Door

    Storyline

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    In London, the public relation Helen is fired from her position in a PR company. While returning home, she does not catch the train in the subway. But in another possibility of her life, she catches the train in the subway. The story shows two parallel lives of Helen: in one life, she stays with her boyfriend Gerry, and in the other life, she finds that Gerry cheats her with Lydia and falls in love with James Hammerton. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • multiple outcomes
    • twist of fate
    • serendipity
    • parallel time
    • destiny
    • 274 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There are two sides to every story. Helen is about to live both of them ...at the same time. Romance was never this much fun.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      John Hannah is partly responsible for the film getting made after the funding collapsed. He coincidentally happened to be in a meeting with Hollywood hotshot Sydney Pollack and casually mentioned this great screenplay he was hoping to make. Pollack was sufficiently interested to read the script and immediately sorted out the funding.
    • Goofs
      Gerry makes a joke about withdrawing Helen's Class One Drugs. Great Britain uses an alphabetical classification system so class one should be class A.
    • Quotes

      James: Cheer up. Remember what the Monty Python boys say.

      Helen: "Always look on the bright side of life"?

      James: No, "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition."

    • Crazy credits
      The film's copyright year in the credits is 1997.
    • Alternate versions
      US version was cut for language by Miramax to secure a PG-13 rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Object of My Affection/Paulie/Nightwatch/Suicide Kings/Wild Man Blues/Chinese Box (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Have Fun, Go Mad
      Written by Blair Mackichan and Phil Taylor

      Performed by Blair

      Courtesy of Mercury Records Limited by arrangement with PolyGram Film and TV Music

    User reviews311

    Review
    Top review
    What a difference a few seconds can make?
    The romantic comedy, 'Sliding Doors', is a great look at how quickly a person's life can change in a matter of moments. By taking one path instead of another, forming a tantalizing 'what if?' In fact this movie gives the impression that some things are meant to be known, while some things are not.

    London publicists Helen, is effortlessly sliding between parallel storylines that show what happens if she does or does not catch a morning train back to her apartment. Love. Romantic entanglements. Deception. Trust. Friendship. Comedy. All come into focus back and forth, overlap, then surprisingly converge in one of the great romantic comedy films in years.

    Sliding doors is one of the best films that Gwyneth Paltrow has done. It has it all, humour, anger, sadness, love, compassion and a lot of lying. This movie is most special for the way the two storylines overlap, making this a very original movie. Paltrow's performance is grand as the 'hurt Helen' or the very 'naïve Helen', depending on which parts of the film you are watching. Some of her lines are priceless. Paltrow has had a very celebrated career in acting and of late singing and deserves all the accolades she gets. It was also refreshing to watch her in the murder thriller 'The perfect murder', along with screen legend Michael Douglas.

    Yet there are some other great performances in this film. John Hannah was exceptional as the sensitive and understanding 'James', who is helping the 'hurt Helen' back to being her 'old self'. Then you have the cheating boy 'Jerry' played by John Lynch, who was using the 'naïve Helen' to live out a very adulterous and selfish lifestyle. It was very funny to see the way he handled the situation with Helen actually. Then to top it all off, we get a great performance from Jeanne Tripplehorn, who was Jerry's girlfriend on the side, who gives Jerry a very difficult time in both parts of the story.

    This film also has an impressive soundtrack. With acts like Blair, the Brand New Heavies, Dodgy, Jamiroquai and the Space Monkeys. Yet there are two very famous parts to this soundtrack. One is Elton John, who is given a bad mention in the movie, when Jerry is caught in a most precarious of positions while playing the Elton John song, 'Honky Cat'. However the best song on the whole soundtrack comes from the band Aqua, with the tune 'Turn Back Time', which suited the film perfectly. The film clip to this song is also very good.

    Sliding doors is one of those feel good movies, which can also make you feel sad as well. It shows how difficult life can be in a relationship and how important relationships can be as well. It also proves that relationships are extremely hard work and you need to find someone who you trust and love and that you get the same feelings back in return. If you want to see the good and bad sides of love take a look at this romantic classic.

    CMRS gives 'Sliding Doors': 4.5 (Very Good- Brilliant Film)
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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Обережно, двері зачиняються
    • Filming locations
      • Blue Anchor Pub, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Intermedia Films
      • Mirage Enterprises
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,841,544
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $834,817
      • Apr 26, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,841,544
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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