Well made romance-drama featuring nice performances from Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah. I've seen this a few times over the years and still holds up (outside of the dated technological items). Also was an interesting concept which kudos to Peter Hewitt pulled off. **3.75/5**
What if one split second sent your life in two completely different directions?
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.
Top Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow
Helen Quilley
John Hannah
James Hamilton
John Lynch
Gerry
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Lydia
Zara Turner
Anna
Douglas McFerran
Russell
Paul Brightwell
Clive
Nina Young
Claudia
Virginia McKenna
James' Mother
Kevin McNally
Paul
Theresa Kartell
Rachael
Christopher Villiers
Steve
Terry English
Kind Cabbie
Paul Stacey
Man on Tube
Peter Howitt
Cheeky Bloke
Joanna Roth
Suspicious Girl
Reviews
I remember all the fuss about this film at the time because it was directed by blonde heart-throb Peter Howitt, famed as “Joey” from the hit BBC sitcom “Bread”. Ha also wrote the screenplay and the concept is really quite decent. “Helen” (Gwyneth Paltrow) leaves her boyfriend “Gerry” (John Lynch) in bed and races for a tube. The doors are closing but will she make it or not? Well in one version of her future she…
FAQ about Sliding Doors
What is Sliding Doors about?
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…
When was Sliding Doors released?
Sliding Doors was released in 1998.
What genres does Sliding Doors belong to?
Sliding Doors is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance.
Who stars in Sliding Doors?
The cast of Sliding Doors includes Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Zara Turner.