GOING THE DISTANCE, a new romantic comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, is released in UK cinemas on Friday, September 10, 2010.

The story follows Erin (Barrymore) as her wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning.

Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City.

But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end. And while Garrett’s friends, Box (Jason Sudeikis) and Dan (Charlie Day), joke about his pre-flight calorie-cutting and his full-time relationship with his cell phone, they don’t like losing their best drinking buddy to yet another rocky romance.

At the same time, Erin’s high-strung, overprotective married sister, Corrine (Christina Applegate), wants to keep Erin from heading down an all-too-familiar road.

But despite the opposite coasts, the nay-saying friends and family, and a few unexpected temptations, the couple just might have found something like love, and with the help of a lot of texting, sexting and late-night phone calls, they might actually go the distance.

Academy Award®-nominated documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On The Ropes) makes her feature film directorial debut with Going The Distance.

The film is produced by Adam Shankman (17 Again), Jennifer Gibgot (The Last Song) and Garrett Grant (Hairspray). Dave Neustadter, Richard Brener and Michael Disco serve as executive producers.

The hip soundtrack also features music from London-based band, Boxer Rebellion.

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Win Going The Distance merchandise

To celebrate the release of Going The Distance in cinemas on Friday, September 10, 2010, IndieLondon has teamed up with Warner Bros to offer readers the chance to win 1 of 3 goody bags containing a soundtrack, Flight Dopp Kit, Mens’ Moustache T-Shirt, Ladie’s Map T-Shirt, Mens’ San Fran Bound T-Shirt, Ladies’ NY Bound T-Shirt, Caps, Laundry Bag, Motion Pen, Man Tissues, Tattoos and Coasters.

Simply answer the following question…

Q. Going The Distance is directed by an Academy Award® -nominated documentary filmmaker, who makes her film directorial debut. Name the director…

Simply send the answer to Going The Distance competition and include your name, address, telephone number and email

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