IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.9K
YOUR RATING
Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.Romance, politics, sex and humor all collide during two men's 11-year journey of passion, self-discovery and adventure.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination
Christina Hempstead
- TV Reporter
- (as Christina Cameron Mitchell)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe script was originally written as a short about an urban legend of two guys in Mexico trying to get across the border. Miles Swain went back and wrote out their backstory in script format to figure out who these characters were, and ended up with an entire screenplay.
- GoofsIn the "1977" segment, the beer can has a modern-day pop-top.
- Quotes
Tommy Ballenger: [to a reporter] I'd like to make a deal with the Anita Bryant people. You stop telling lies about us and we'll stop telling the truth about you.
- ConnectionsReferenced in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)
- SoundtracksBang a Gong (Get It On)
Written by Marc Bolan
Published by Tro-Essex Music International
Performed by T. Rex
Courtesy of Muscadet Productions, Inc.
Featured review
"The Trip" is one of the best romances I've ever seen. After a seemingly endless barrage of horrible gay films, I was actually taken aback by how good this film turned out to be. The story features well written, witty, and humorous dialog that moves the plot line believably through the years that the story encompasses. The performances are uniformly good, but Larry Sullivan is a real stand out as Alan Oakley. His performance lends credibility to the character he is portraying as he grows through landmarks of history (gay historical landmarks in particular). After purchasing this film on DVD, I did an Internet search and was disappointed that this gifted actor has not done more films. Wake up Hollywood! Sullivan is pleasing to look at, talented, and has a certain magnetism that draws the viewer into the story. The enormity of his appeal is hard to describe, but I have no doubt that the right vehicle would make him into a major star. Other stand outs in the film are Steve Braun (who reminds me a lot of a young Brad Pitt) who does an excellent job as Alan's gay activist lover, and Sirena Irwin as Beverly (a woman just slightly ahead of her time). Veteran actors Ray Baker and Jill St. John give substantial supporting performances, and Julie Brown gives a memorable quirky cameo performance as an 80's Madonna attired receptionist. Alexis Arquette plays "Michael" a slightly stereotypical funny slut (a year working as a bartender in a gay bar taught me that there are many people who are this "over the top" in real life). Overall, I recommend this film not as an excellent "gay" film, but as an excellent film in general.
- How long is The Trip?Powered by Alexa
Details
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $306,567
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $13,774
- May 11, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $306,567
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content