Going the Distance (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2010, Going the Distance is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nanette Burstein, running about 102 minutes. “A comedy about meeting each other halfway.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Going the Distance stars Drew Barrymore as Erin Rankin Langford, Justin Long as Garrett Scully, Charlie Day as Dan Grant and Jason Sudeikis as Box Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Going the Distance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2010)?
- In US, Going the Distance is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going the Distance?
- Going the Distance stars Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis and Christina Applegate.
- When was Going the Distance released?
- Going the Distance was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.