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6.7
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Cast & Crew

Peter Howitt
As Cheeky Bloke
Peter Howitt
Director
Peter Howitt
Writer
John Hannah
As James Hamilton
Gwyneth Paltrow
As Helen Quilley
John Lynch
As Gerry
Kevin McNally
As Paul
Virginia McKenna
As James' Mother

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Sliding Doors is a romantic comedy-drama film that explores the concept of parallel universes and the idea that small choices can have a significant impact on our lives. The movie follows the story of Helen, a publicist who loses her job and discovers her boyfriend's infidelity on the same day. The plot diverges into two parallel storylines, each with its own distinct outcome, as Helen misses her train and takes a different path home. In one timeline, Helen catches the train and meets James, a charming man who helps her get over her recent breakup. They start a relationship and fall in love, but things take a complicated turn when Helen discovers that James is married. In the other timeline, Helen misses the train and is mugged, which leads to a series of unfortunate events that leave her struggling financially and emotionally. Both storylines explore themes of love, relationships, trust, and destiny. The film raises questions about whether our lives are predetermined or if small choices can lead to significant changes in our futures. Throughout the movie, we see how seemingly insignificant events can have far-reaching consequences and how our lives can take different paths based on split-second decisions. Sliding Doors features Gwyneth Paltrow in the lead role alongside John Hannah and John Lynch as two men who play important roles in Helen's life. The film was released in 1998 to positive reviews from critics who praised its unique concept and witty dialogue. It has since become a cult classic romantic comedy that continues to delight audiences with its humorous take on love, relationships, and fate.,

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Sliding Doors include The Family Man, Sex and Zen II, Arizona Dream, Rough Magic, Pleasantville, The 6th Man.

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