

Going the Distance
2004-08-20 · 93 min · ★ 5.5
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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Production details
- 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 JacotNick
Joanne KellySasha
Shawn RobertsTyler
Mayko NguyenJill
Katheryn WinnickTrish
Ryan BellevilleDime
August SchellenbergEmile
Matt FrewerFarmer Joseph
Jackie BurroughsMother Libby
Andrew AirlieJerry
Lynda BoydToni
Jay BrazeauStore Clerk
Andy JonesPortly Customer
Jason PriestleyLenny Swackhammer
Sean AmsingM.C.
Kimberley WarnatSurfer Girl
Lisa Marie CarukAssistantTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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