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Sliding Doors is a 1998 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Howitt and starring Gwyneth Paltrow while also featuring John Hannah, John Lynch, and Jeanne Tripplehorn. The film alternates between two storylines, showing two paths the central character's life could take depending on whether she catches a train. It has drawn numerous comparisons to Polish director Krzysztof Kieślowski's 1987 film Blind Chance, the outcome of which also hinges on whether the protagonist catches a train.
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1998 · 1h 39m · Comedy · Drama · Fantasy
TMDB 6.6/10 (1,433 votes)
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.
Directed by Peter Howitt
Box office $59M worldwide
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Peter HowittDirector
Gwyneth Paltrowas Helen Quilley
John Hannahas James Hamilton
John Lynchas Gerry
Zara Turneras Anna
Douglas McFerranas Russell
Paul Brightwellas Clive
Nina Youngas Claudia
Virginia McKennaas James' Mother
Theresa Kartellas Rachael
Christopher Villiersas Steve
Terry Englishas Kind Cabbie
Paul Staceyas Man on Tube