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The Trip

The Trip

Eat, drink and try not to kill each other

20116.61h 47m

Overview

When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.

Directed by Michael Winterbottom
Written by Michael Winterbottom, Josh Hyams
Produced by Andrew Eaton, Melissa Parmenter
Box Office0Revenue: $951K

Top Cast

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon

Claire Keelan

Claire Keelan

Emma

Margo Stilley

Margo Stilley

Mischa

Paul Popplewell

Paul Popplewell

Paul

Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

Sally

Dolya Gavanski

Dolya Gavanski

Magda

Kerry Shale

Kerry Shale

Steve's US Agent

Bernard Gallagher

Bernard Gallagher

Steve's Dad

Marta Barrio

Marta Barrio

Yolanda

Themes & Keywords

northern englandcountrysiderestaurantroad tripbuddyon the road

About The Trip

The Trip is a comedy, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of northern england, countryside, restaurant, road trip, buddy, on the road. Directed by Michael Winterbottom, it stars Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Claire Keelan. When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.

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