29 vs Sideways
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.1/10 for Sideways). Sideways is the shorter watch at 2h 7m compared with 2h 29m. Sideways is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
Sideways| 29 | Sideways | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 2h 7m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Alexander Payne |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Jessica Hecht, Paul Giamatti, Sandra Oh, Virginia Madsen, Patrick Gallagher |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Sideways
Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.