Going the Distance (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2004, Going the Distance is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Griffiths, running about 93 minutes. “They came. They saw. They came.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick is a successful young man whose comfortable West Coast life couldn't be better. However, when his girlfriend falls under the influence of lecherous music producer Lenny Swackhammer, Nick impulsively decides to travel to Toronto to intervene. Nick's buddies Tyler and Dime opt to turn the quest into a cross-country road trip that's complete with wacky antics and encounters with beautiful women.
Who’s in it. Going the Distance stars Christopher Jacot as Nick, Joanne Kelly as Sasha, Shawn Roberts as Tyler and Mayko Nguyen as Jill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Going the Distance has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going the Distance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going the Distance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going the Distance (2004)?
- In US, Going the Distance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going the Distance worth watching?
- Going the Distance holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going the Distance?
- Going the Distance stars Christopher Jacot, Joanne Kelly, Shawn Roberts, Mayko Nguyen and Ryan Belleville.
- When was Going the Distance released?
- Going the Distance was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.