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Going the Distance
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Going the Distance

2004-08-20 · 93 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Mark Griffiths
Production companies
Brightlight Pictures, Chum City, National Lampoon, National Lampoon Productions, CHUM Motion Pictures, Seville Pictures
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,752,950

Top Cast

Christopher JacotChristopher JacotNick
Joanne KellyJoanne KellySasha
Shawn RobertsShawn RobertsTyler
Mayko NguyenMayko NguyenJill
Katheryn WinnickKatheryn WinnickTrish
Ryan BellevilleRyan BellevilleDime
August SchellenbergAugust SchellenbergEmile
Matt FrewerMatt FrewerFarmer Joseph
Jackie BurroughsJackie BurroughsMother Libby
Andrew AirlieAndrew AirlieJerry
Lynda BoydLynda BoydToni
Jay BrazeauJay BrazeauStore Clerk
Andy JonesAndy JonesPortly Customer
Jason PriestleyJason PriestleyLenny Swackhammer
Sean AmsingSean AmsingM.C.
Kimberley WarnatKimberley WarnatSurfer Girl
Lisa Marie CarukLisa Marie CarukAssistant
Mark KasprzykRedneck
Brian CarsonGrad Party Band
Natasha ThirskGrad Party Band

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