Going the Distance
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.
Critics Sentiment
Garrett runs after Erin at airport to start long distance relationship
Erin and Garrett part ways emotionally at the airport
The film's emotional core drops dramatically from the touching Thanksgiving reunion (7.5) to the devastating airport breakup (4.8), a 2.7 point swing that reviewers found genuinely heartbreaking.
Critics found Going the Distance a refreshingly honest romantic comedy that starts strong with genuine chemistry and realistic relationship development, but struggles through a difficult middle section focused on long-distance challenges. The film recovers with an emotionally satisfying reunion, earning praise for avoiding typical rom-com cliches in favor of authentic relationship dynamics.
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Drew Barrymore
Erin Rankin Langford
Justin Long
Garrett Scully
Charlie Day
Dan Grant
Jason Sudeikis
Box Saunders
Christina Applegate
Corrine Berlin
Ron Livingston
Will Broderick
Natalie Morales
Brandy
Kelli Garner
Brianna Jutsum
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
Damon
Jim Gaffigan
Phil Berlin
June Diane Raphael
Karen Surgeoner
Rob Riggle
Ron Surgeoner
Sarah Burns
Harper
Matt Servitto
Hugh O'Keefe
Leighton Meester
Amy
Taylor Schwencke
Maya
Mike Birbiglia
Toby
Graham Davie
Zach
Zach Page
Zander
Mick Hazen
Zeff
Crew
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