Sliding Doors (1998)
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Duration: 99 minuten
Country:
United Kingdom / United States
Directed by: Peter Howitt
Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Lynch and John Hannah
IMDb score:
6,7 (76.955)
Releasedate: 23 April 1998
Sliding Doors plot
"What if one split second sent your life in two completely different directions?"
Helen, a public relations officer in London, is unexpectedly fired, sees the doors of the Tube buzz shut right in front of her. We see what happens now that she's missed the subway and her boyfriend Gerry has all the time in the world to cover the traces of his infidelity. But also what would happen if she had taken the metro and found Gerry in the arms of his ex-girlfriend Lydia when she got home, after which Helen got drunk and became acquainted with the endearing Scotsman James.
Actors and actresses
Helen Quilley
James Hamilton
Gerry
Lydia
Anna
Russell
Clive
Claudia
James's Mother
Paul
Reviews & comments
scorsese
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- 13671 messages
- 11438 votes
Good film that tells two stories in which the main character misses the subway in one and not in the other. A fun romantic film where a small thing can have big consequences. The two different stories are edited parallel to each other in an entertaining way. Gwyneth Paltrow is charming in her dual role (both with her long hair and her short haircut).
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Noodless
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- 10100 messages
- 6209 votes
Original story with a nice Paltrow who looks much nicer with short hair. I found the engaging James disturbing at times, a bit Hugh Grant quality. This was my review from 10 years ago.
Watched it again now and frankly I couldn't remember the movie, let alone even rated that movie here. This doesn't happen often, but if you regularly watch some movies, there will be some amnesia here or there. 
Actually I didn't bother James a bit this time and I think Paltrow is really good playing. The original story remains intriguing to follow and revolves around the fate that would lead our lives. This doesn't happen too often either, but I'm raising it to 7/10.
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starbright boy (moderator films)
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- 22749 messages
- 5356 votes
British take on Lola Rennt (from the exact same year), but a lot less fascinating to be honest, This movie is one of those that I just didn't rent in the video rental era, but the plot did fascinate me and I got that in I have read and held it in my hand a few times during that time. It took about 22 years, but finally seen from my own current video store. The film is ultimately not that fascinating and does little more with the given than tell two parallel romantic stories. And those two stories aren't great. It doesn't help that Paltrow just isn't a great actress.
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