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

3.43 / 5.0

80% WILL SEE 20% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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.

Comedy Romance

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Who stars in Going the Distance – Cast List

Justin Long
Night Patrol , Alpha and Omega
Drew Barrymore
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Music and Lyrics
Jason Sudeikis
The Angry Birds Movie 3, Horrible Bosses
Charlie Day
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Honey Don’t!
Christina Applegate
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, The Book of Life
Ron Livingston
The Flash, Parkland
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Rob Riggle
Code 3, Jimmy

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.

Director: Nanette Burstein
Screenwriter: Geoff LaTulippe
Producers: Jennifer Gibgot
Garrett Grant
Adam Shankman

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: New Line Cinema United States
Offspring Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Going the Distance

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2010

Completed

Changed Going the Distance movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2010

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Dec 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Apr 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexual content including dialogue, language throughout, some drug use and brief nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 37 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Going the Distance Trailers and Clips

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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.