Movies like Sideways

This Sofia Coppola-directed film shares Sideways' sense of humor, languor, and melancholy. It captures the unlikely friendship and emotional connection between two Americans feeling out of place in Tokyo.

Featuring a dysfunctional family on a road trip, Little Miss Sunshine is a bittersweet comedy-drama with heart. Its ensemble cast and offbeat humor make it a film that fans of Sideways would appreciate.

Starring Russell Crowe as a London-based investment broker who inherits a vineyard in France, A Good Year delves into themes of lifestyle change and self-discovery amidst a scenic backdrop, reminiscent of the wine-tasting journey in Sideways.

Directed by Alexander Payne, the same filmmaker behind Sideways, The Descendants shares a similar blend of humor and heartache. George Clooney stars as a land baron trying to reconnect with his daughters after his wife is injured in a boating accident, leading to a journey of self-discovery.

Chef tells the story of a professional chef who starts a food truck journey to reclaim his creative promise, much like the characters in Sideways who seek to redefine their lives. It's a feel-good tale of passion and culinary delight, with a touch of humor.

Filtered through Alexander Payne's characteristic humanism, Nebraska combines humor with the bittersweet. An aging father and his estranged son travel to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize, revealing complexities of family and ambition.

Another poignant film from Alexander Payne, About Schmidt follows a retired insurance actuary who embarks on a road trip to stop his daughter's upcoming marriage. Along the way, he faces profound personal questions, much like the characters in Sideways.