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The Trip

2011Movie1 h 47 minNR

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic826.5Rotten Tomatoes89%70%

A quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • British Comedy
  • Witty Banter
  • Character Study
  • Road Trip Film
  • Celebrity Personas
  • Improvised Dialogue
  • Mid-Life Crisis
  • Humorous Rivalry
  • Culinary Journey
  • Meta-Comedy

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Michael Winterbottom
Written by
Michael Winterbottom
Produced by
Andrew Eaton, Melissa Parmenter
Music by
Michael Nyman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 2011 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
April 24, 2011
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$951,179
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Trip?"

Questions about The Trip

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Trip?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowPluto TVPlex

In the United States, The Trip streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Trip worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will The Trip make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Trip plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.