Sliding Doors movie poster

Sliding Doors

"What if one split second sent your life in two completely different directions?"

April 23, 1998 1h 39m 6.6/10 (1,386 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Sliding Doors is a comedy/drama film. directed by Peter Howitt.

Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, and John Lynch

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 23, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (1,386 votes)
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Budget $6M Production budget
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Box Office $58.8M 9.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$58,809,149

Production Companies

  • Intermedia Films
  • Mirage Enterprises
  • Miramax
  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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 mi...

Who directed Sliding Doors?

Sliding Doors was directed by Peter Howitt.

How long is Sliding Doors?

Sliding Doors has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Sliding Doors released?

Sliding Doors was released on April 23, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sliding Doors?

The main cast of Sliding Doors includes Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Zara Turner.

Is Sliding Doors worth watching?

Sliding Doors has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,386 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.