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The Trip

2011·Movie
1h 47min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and a real life story

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Eat, drink and try not to kill each other

When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.
British ComedyWitty BanterCharacter StudyRoad Trip FilmCelebrity PersonasImprovised DialogueMid-Life CrisisHumorous RivalryCulinary JourneyMeta-Comedy

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Questions about The Trip

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Where can I stream The Trip legally?

The Trip is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trip worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trip rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Trip?

1 h 47 min

The Trip runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Trip based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Trip?

Critics86
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate The Trip higher (86) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Trip in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Trip?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Trip in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.