Going the Distance

2010 · 102 min · EN · R · 6.1 (681 votes)

Dir. Nanette Burstein · Starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate, Ron Livingston · Music Mychael Danna

“A comedy about meeting each other halfway.”

ComedyDramaRomance

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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This film offers a charming, humorous, and genuinely sweet exploration of modern love navigating the challenges of distance. It feels relatable and heartfelt, balancing comedic moments with the bittersweet realities of maintaining a connection across miles, all wrapped in a contemporary, grounded aesthetic.

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