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Onwards and Sideways at a glance
Onwards and Sideways is a 2026 comedy and drama film, running 1h 45m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.
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Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2026-11-06
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- John Madden
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- Not rated yet
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Synopsis
Feature filmTony Evans is the deputy head of a local primary school. Emma Dretzin is a pianist, composer and single mother of two daughters. Neither knows the other until a startling encounter changes the course of their lives: on the same morning, they are both confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.
Cast
14 names
Rhys IfansTony Evans
Laura LinneyEmma Dretzin
Monica DolanLiz Evans
Rory KinnearProfessor Ridge
Nicholas AsburyBarryPaul Mayhew-ArcherTom
Sorcha CusackMary
Leah ByrneJulie
Danielle GalliganCarolRoss McShaneChris
Sara PowellHelen Andrews
Natalia KostrzewaMrs. Wozniak
Isabella NefarBahar
Olivia MaffettVivQuestions about Onwards and Sideways
Quick answersWhere can I watch Onwards and Sideways in the United Kingdom?
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Is Onwards and Sideways suitable for children?
Onwards and Sideways is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Onwards and Sideways about?
Tony Evans is the deputy head of a local primary school. Emma Dretzin is a pianist, composer and single mother of two daughters. Neither knows the other until a startling encounter changes the course of their lives: on the same morning, they are both confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.
How long is Onwards and Sideways?
Onwards and Sideways runs for 1h 45m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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