Going the Distance
“They came. They saw. They came.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Christopher Jacot
Nick
Joanne Kelly
Sasha
Shawn Roberts
Tyler
Mayko Nguyen
Jill
Katheryn Winnick
Trish
Ryan Belleville
Dime
August Schellenberg
Emile
Matt Frewer
Farmer Joseph
Jackie Burroughs
Mother Libby
Andrew Airlie
Jerry
Lynda Boyd
Toni
Jay Brazeau
Store Clerk
Andy Jones
Portly Customer
Jason Priestley
Lenny Swackhammer
Sean Amsing
M.C.
Kimberley Warnat
Surfer Girl
Lisa Marie Caruk
Assistant
Mark Kasprzyk
Redneck
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Griffiths
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Goodman, Kelly Senecal
- Original Score
- Patric Caird
- Original Title
- Going the Distance
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Brightlight Pictures, Chum City, National Lampoon, National Lampoon Productions, CHUM Motion Pictures, Seville Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Griffiths
Eric Goodman, Kelly Senecal
Patric Caird
Gregory Middleton
Roger Mattiussi
Shawn Williamson, Diane Boehme, Stephen Hegyes
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Griffiths
Director
Eric Goodman
Screenplay
Shawn Williamson
Producer
Kelly Senecal
Screenplay
Stephen Hegyes
Producer
Roger Mattiussi
Editor
Rachel O'Toole
Production Design
Gregory Middleton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going the Distance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Going the Distance 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 directed Going the Distance?
Going the Distance was directed by Mark Griffiths.
Who stars in Going the Distance?
The principal cast of Going the Distance includes Christopher Jacot, Joanne Kelly, Shawn Roberts, Mayko Nguyen, Katheryn Winnick.
When was Going the Distance released and how long is it?
Going the Distance was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Going the Distance make at the box office?
Going the Distance grossed $1.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Going the Distance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Going the Distance was composed by Patric Caird.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going the Distance?
Going the Distance holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).