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Tripping Forward (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 2009, Tripping Forward is a comedy film directed by Marcus Nash, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. .Ford Coleman is a struggling actor in Hollywood who fears never achieving fame other then appearing in local TV commercials. After over a year living in L.A., Ford is broke and in danger of being evicted from his apartment. His slacker roommate Tripp, who has given up his music career out of hopelessness, convinces Tripp to become a drug dealer to buy and sell cocaine to supermodels as their extra income, which brings both Ford and Tripp into danger as they venture into the Los Angeles underworld which also puts a risk on Ford's budding romance with Gwen, a struggling actress herself unaware of Ford's secret arrangement with Tripp.

Who’s in it. Tripping Forward stars Chris Fogleman as Ford Coleman, Amber Benson as Gwen, William Gregory Lee as Tripp and M.C. Gainey as Jim Rose, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Tripping Forward has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tripping Forward page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tripping Forward tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tripping Forward (2009)?
In US, Tripping Forward is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tripping Forward worth watching?
Tripping Forward holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tripping Forward?
Tripping Forward stars Chris Fogleman, Amber Benson, William Gregory Lee, M.C. Gainey and John Kapelos.
When was Tripping Forward released?
Tripping Forward was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.