Sideways (2004)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
A week before his friend Jack is to be married, best man Miles and the prospective groom head off to wine country for a week of fun, relaxation and - of course - wine drinking. Miles is the oenophile and does his best to...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A week before his friend Jack is to be married, best man Miles and the prospective groom head off to wine country for a week of fun, relaxation and - of course - wine drinking. Miles is the oenophile and does his best to...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
Sideways focuses on the personal struggles of its characters, exploring themes of mid-life crisis, self-acceptance, and the search for genuine connection, with solutions rooted in individual emotional growth rather than any political or societal framework.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, focusing on the personal journeys of two white male protagonists. Its narrative does not engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Sideways does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on the experiences of two heterosexual men and their romantic pursuits, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or relationships.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Sideways is an original screenplay with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which characters' genders could have been canonically established and subsequently changed.
Sideways is an original screenplay with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
9.7
9.4
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