Going the Distance

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Going the Distance

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Released Sep 3, 2010

1h 38m

Romance

Comedy

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Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett (Justin Long) 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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Critics Consensus

It's timelier and a little more honest than most romantic comedies, but Drew Barrymore and Justin Long's screen chemistry doesn't make up for Going the Distance's overall flatness.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Unfortunately, Going the Distance doesn't take audiences far enough.

Rated: D

Sep 9, 2017

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

An economy-class Up in the Air.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 10, 2010

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

And here we are right back in romcomsville.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 10, 2010

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

This easygoing, good-hearted, and spirited romantic comedy is a great end to Summer 2010.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 9, 2020

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Sarah Knight Adamson

Sarah's Backstage Pass

Very funny script, charming leads and memorable supporting characters.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 14, 2020

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Amie Simon

Three Imaginary Girls

Let's be honest: any flaws the film has are over shadowed by the sheer adorableness of the two leads.

Mar 8, 2019

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Bec B

The movie is good. Five stars for Charlie Day who was the stand out for me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/24

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Rose D

At the start the two leads seemed equally annoying, but in the latter half they won me over. The movie was less saccharine than many of this genre, and the supporting cast is excellent. Overall, a significantly better movie than I had expected.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/12/22

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vee k

I don't know what 2010 audiences were thinking. Perhaps it was just a less complicated point in time. This film is adorable. Maybe the fact that we've been through hell the last few years allows us to appreciate how sweet this story is. First of all, Justin Long is 100% leading man material. He completely pulls off the role of romantic lead, a sweet but flawed guy who finally falls for his perfect girl. Drew Barrymore does him a favor to star in this movie in which Justin was already cast. And talk about chemistry. Come ON! But this cast? So many greats in here. Look friends, it's a rom-com. It's a syrupy story of love standing the test of time. It's just what you want to escape to when the world is falling down around your ears. Just enjoy it for what it is. It's funny, cute, well acted, with plenty of cheek. It's time to give it another shot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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lanfranco c

A very common experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Idk what to say, I liked this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

Although this movie includes some great names and a few laughs, it lacks a plot to keep the momentum going.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett (Justin Long) 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.

Director: Nanette Burstein
Producer: Adam Shankman, Jennifer Gibgot, Garrett Grant
Screenwriter: Geoff LaTulippe
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Offspring Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Rating: R (Dialogue|Brief Nudity|Language Throughout|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 3, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.8M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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