Check Google Play Movies availability
Rent or buy
LOADING
MOVIE DECISION GUIDE
Onwards and Sideways
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Madden. With Laura Linney, Rhys Ifans, Rory Kinnear.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
Watch NowWatch trailer
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTony 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 startl…
MAKE THE CALL
Does this belong in your night?
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Onwards and Sideways.
MoviHero lists November 6, 2026 as the release date for Onwards and Sideways. John Madden is the listed director. The listed cast includes Laura Linney as Emma Dretzin, Rhys Ifans as Tony Evans, Rory Kinnear as Professor Ridge, Monica Dolan as Liz Evans. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateNovember 6, 2026
GenresDrama · Comedy
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorJohn Madden
CastLaura Linney as Emma Dretzin, Rhys Ifans as Tony Evans, Rory Kinnear as Professor Ridge, Monica Dolan as Liz Evans
TrailerAvailable on this page
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Onwards and Sideways right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Onwards and Sideways runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
Like this, but...
These share a listed genre with Onwards and Sideways. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 1 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
Rating data supplied by TMDB, shown on a 10-point scale. MoviHero audience ratings are calculated separately from scores submitted here.
MOVIHERO AUDIENCE RATING
What did you think?
Your movie rating. Your audience score.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Check Onwards and Sideways on Google Play Movies or Apple TV Store
Find rental or purchase options. Confirm availability, price and quality in your region on the store.
Check Apple TV Store availability
Rent or buy
Quality isn’t confirmed yet. Check the viewing option on the provider’s site.
OPTION 2
Other ways to watch Onwards and Sideways
No confirmed U.S. free, subscription, rental, or purchase option is currently reported.
United States
Not currently available in the United States
No confirmed U.S. streaming, rental, or purchase option yet
WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
Watch Profile
Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
Follow the character.
Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherEmma DretzinEmma Dretzin in Onwards and Sideways (2026), played by Laura Linney.Open character guide otherTony EvansTony Evans in Onwards and Sideways (2026), played by Rhys Ifans.Open character guide otherProfessor RidgeProfessor Ridge in Onwards and Sideways (2026), played by Rory Kinnear.Open character guide
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEBetter Than A Shovel
2026·Drama · Comedy
7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEDream Girl
2026·Drama · Comedy
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWords of Love
2026·Drama · Comedy