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Going the Distance Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 5, 2010

Going the Distance

Release Date: Friday, September 3, 2010 Theaters

Director: Nanette Burstein

Starring: Justin Long Drew Barrymore Jason Sudeikis Charlie Day Christina Applegate

R Comedy 1 hr, 37 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Erin and Garrett are good together--even when they're apart. When aspiring journalist Erin (Drew Barrymore) moves to San Francisco to finish her last year of school, boyfriend Garrett (Justin Long), an assistant music scout, stays in Manhattan to pursue his ambitions and wait on that promotion he's been promised. With a webcam connection and frequent flier miles, the two gamely navigate the pitfalls and miscommunications of their bi-coastal romance, dodging bad advice from friends and some predatory singles who won't take "taken" for an answer. But when it seems their wait is almost over, Erin scores her dream job in California just as Garrett's career heats up in New York. The big breaks they've been hoping for could break them up for good...unless their love can truly go the distance.
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Who stars in Going the Distance – Cast List

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Who is making Going the Distance – Crew List

A look at Going the Distance behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nanette Burstein last helmed American Teen and The Kid Stays in the Picture. The film's writer Geoff LaTulippe last penned Breathers: A Zombie's Lament.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for sexual content including dialogue, language throughout, some drug use and brief nudity
Runtime
1 hr, 37 m
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Language
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Going the Distance Release Date: When was the film released?

Going the Distance was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, September 3 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 3,030 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Machete, Last Train Home and A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop.

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