Sliding Doors
1998
A London woman's life splits into two parallel storylines depending on whether she catches a tube train or just misses it, exploring how a single moment of chance can lead to radically different futures. Gwyneth Paltrow and John Hannah star in this clever and touching romantic drama.
Director
- Peter Howitt
Cast
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- John Hannah
- John Lynch
- Jeanne Tripplehorn
Filming Locations
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Albert Bridge
The Albert Bridge features in the film as a location of reflection, where Helen visits the bridge after discovering her boyfriend Gerry's infidelity in one of the parallel timelines.
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Bertorelli's restaurant, Charlotte Street
Bertorelli's on Charlotte Street is where Helen works as a waitress in one timeline and where she later dines with her new love interest James (John Hannah) in the other.
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Camden
Street scenes in the Camden area were used as part of Helen's London backdrop in the parallel narrative.
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
This was used for the interior shots after Gwyneth Paltrow's character is mugged.
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Hammersmith
The Blue Anchor pub was used as one location.
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St Marys Hospital
This was used for the external shots after Gwyneth Paltrow's character is mugged.
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Windsor Castle Pub
The Windsor Castle pub features as one of the London drinking spots visited by the characters during the film's parallel storylines.