Going the Distance
A devoted couple fights to keep their love alive across coastlines, but when a dream journalism assignment in San Francisco and a breakthrough music deal in New York surface simultaneously, they must decide whether ambition will finally drive them apart.
“A comedy about meeting each other halfway.”
Synopsis
Erin and Garrett are deeply in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to complete her journalism degree and Garrett remains in New York to pursue a career in the music industry, they maintain their relationship through webcams and frequent travel. However, just as it appears the couple is about to reunite, both receive major career opportunities that may keep them apart permanently.
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Principal cast & crew: 39
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Peter TeschnerShot by Eric SteelbergScored by Mychael DannaDesigned by Kevin Kavanaugh
Box Office
2010 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$42.0M
US & Canada: $17.8M — 42% of worldwide · International: $24.2M (58%)
Opening weekend: $6.9M — 39% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $10.2M — 57% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,030 theaters
Also known as
- Verrückt nach Dirde
- Salvando las distanciases
- Trop loin pour toifr
- Amore a mille... migliait
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Cast & Crew
39 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Drew Barrymore
as Erin
Justin Long
as Garrett
Ron Livingston
as Will
Charlie Day
as Dan Grant
Jason Sudeikis
as Box Saunders
Christina Applegate
as Corrine Berlin
Oliver Jackson Cohen
as Damon
Natalie Morales
as Brandy
Jim Gaffigan
as Phil
Kelli Garner
as Brianna Jutsum
June Diane Raphael
as Karen Surgeoner
Rob Riggle
as Ron Surgeoner
Supporting cast
15Sarah Burns
as Harper
Matt Servitto
as Hugh O'Keefe
Leighton Meester
as Amy
Taylor Schwencke
as Maya
Mike Birbiglia
as Toby
Graham Davie
as Zach
Zach Page
as Zander
Mick Hazen
as Zeff
Happy Anderson
as Terry
Loretta Fox
as Sandy
Carole Davis
as Carmen
Kristen Schaal
as Female Bartender
Terry Beaver
as Professor
Charlie Hewson
as Douchebag
Meredith Hagner
as Tanning Salon Employee
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1Writers
1Producers
3Other crew
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