Film
Onwards and Sideways
Comedy · 1h 45m · in cinemas since 11 November
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About
A school deputy head and a pianist and composer meet at a hospital after both are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Tony Evans, played by Rhys Ifans, is deputy head at a local primary school. Emma Dretzin, played by Laura Linney, is a pianist and composer, and a single mother of two daughters. The two have never met. On the same morning, each is confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. They meet at a hospital after receiving the diagnosis. The film follows Tony and Emma as they manage the condition and try to keep doing things that bring them joy.
Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes
Trailer
Official trailer · TMDBYouTube
Cast and crew
Rhys Ifansas Tony Evans
Laura Linneyas Emma Dretzin
Monica Dolanas Liz Evans
Rory Kinnearas Professor Ridge
Nicholas Asburyas Barry- Paul Mayhew-Archeras Tom
Sorcha Cusackas Mary
Leah Byrneas Julie
Danielle Galliganas Carol- Ross McShaneas Chris
Sara Powellas Helen Andrews
Natalia Kostrzewaas Mrs. Wozniak
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- John Madden
- Written by
- Paul Mayhew-Archer
- Producers
- Hilary Bevan Jones, John Gore
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Hilltop Screen, John Gore Studios, BBC
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Language
- English
- In Dutch cinemas
- Since 11 November 2026
Questions
How long is Onwards and Sideways?
1 hour 45 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 5 minutes.
What language is Onwards and Sideways in?
Onwards and Sideways is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
Who is in Onwards and Sideways?
Rhys Ifans plays Tony Evans, with Laura Linney, Monica Dolan, Rory Kinnear, Nicholas Asbury and Paul Mayhew-Archer.
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