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Going the Distance

2010·Movie
1h 42min·R

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Romantic ComedyLong-Distance RelationshipCareer ChallengesModern LoveEngaging DialogueHumorous SituationsCharacter-DrivenRelationship DramaLighthearted

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Going the Distance legally?

Going the Distance is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Going the Distance worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Going the Distance rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Going the Distance?

1 h 42 min

Going the Distance runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Going the Distance?

Critics53
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Going the Distance much the same way.

Was Going the Distance a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$42 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Going the Distance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Going the Distance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Going the Distance in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Going the Distance use?

I Want My Beloved to Be HappyChildren Are InnocentNeat FreakBig ApplesauceInterrupted IntimacyMaybe Ever AfterImplausible DeniabilityBig Sister Instinct

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Going the Distance, including I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, Children Are Innocent, Neat Freak.