Film
Onwards and Sideways (15)
Dir. John Madden, UK, 2026, 114 mins. Cast. Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney, Rory Kinnear, Monica Dolan.
Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney star in a touching story about two people with lots in common - a great sense of humour, a love of adventure, and Parkinson’s. Tony is deputy head of a primary school. Emma is a musician and 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, these two are simultaneously confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
This film is the story of Tony and Emma - a friendship which unfolds unexpectedly. A powerful, life-affirming British drama from Academy Award-nominated Director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel).
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney star in a touching story about two people with lots in common - a great sense of humour, a love of adventure, and Parkinson’s. Tony is deputy head of a primary school. Emma is a musician and 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, these two are simultaneously confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
This film is the story of Tony and Emma - a friendship which unfolds unexpectedly. A powerful, life-affirming British drama from Academy Award-nominated Director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel).
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
