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Going the Distance

R20101h 42mNanette Burstein
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 54% · Metacritic 51

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"A comedy about meeting each other halfway."

Erin and Garrett are very much in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to finish her journalism degree and Garrett stays behind in New York to work in the music industry, they gamely keep the romance alive with webcams and frequent-flyer miles. But just when it seems the lovers will soon be reunited, they each score a big break that could separate them for good.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Going the Distance (2010) about?

Erin and Garrett are very much in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to finish her journalism degree and Garrett stays behind in New York to work in the music industry, they gamely keep the romance alive with webcams and frequent-flyer miles. But just when it seems the lovers will soon be reunited, they each score a big break that could separate them for good.

Who stars in Going the Distance?

Going the Distance stars Drew Barrymore (Erin Rankin Langford), Justin Long (Garrett Scully), Charlie Day (Dan Grant), Jason Sudeikis (Box Saunders), Christina Applegate (Corrine Berlin). The film was directed by Nanette Burstein.

How long is Going the Distance?

Going the Distance has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated R.

Is Going the Distance worth watching?

Going the Distance holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 54. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Going the Distance?

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