Sliding Doors (1998) movie poster

Sliding Doors (1998)

"What if one split second sent your life in two completely different directions?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 62% (RT: 65%, MC: 59) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaFantasyRomance

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Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,402 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow as Helen Quilley
John Hannah as James Hamilton
John Lynch as Gerry
Zara Turner as Anna
Douglas McFerran as Russell
Nina Young as Claudia
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,402 votes. Critics gave it 62%.
Overview
Helen, a London ad executive, is fired from her job and rushes out to catch a train, but, as she runs down, her life suddenly splits off. In one version she catches the train; in the second, she misses it. Her whole life changes in that one second, and the rest of the film depicts what happens in each scenario. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Gwyneth Paltrow spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Sliding Doors was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Sliding Doors is a 1998 comedy, drama, fantasy film directed by Peter Howitt. Helen, a London ad executive, is fired from her job and rushes out to catch a train, but, as she runs down, her life suddenly splits off. In one version she catches the train; in the second, she misses it.

Her whole life changes in that one second, and the rest of the film depicts what happens in each scenario. The film has been rated by 1,402 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Sliding Doors delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Sliding Doors (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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