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Getting There

  • Video
  • 2002
  • G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
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Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen in Getting There (2002)
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Taylor and Kylie Hunter are licensed to drive. They celebrate their 16th birthday by taking a trip to the 2002 Winter Olympics. But they can't seem to steer clear of misadventure, especially... Read allTaylor and Kylie Hunter are licensed to drive. They celebrate their 16th birthday by taking a trip to the 2002 Winter Olympics. But they can't seem to steer clear of misadventure, especially when their prized Mustang convertible is stolen.Taylor and Kylie Hunter are licensed to drive. They celebrate their 16th birthday by taking a trip to the 2002 Winter Olympics. But they can't seem to steer clear of misadventure, especially when their prized Mustang convertible is stolen.

  • Director
    • Steve Purcell
  • Writer
    • Michael Swerdlick
  • Stars
    • Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Ashley Olsen
    • Billy Aaron Brown
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  • IMDb RATING
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    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Purcell
    • Writer
      • Michael Swerdlick
    • Stars
      • Mary-Kate Olsen
      • Ashley Olsen
      • Billy Aaron Brown
    • 67User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Mary-Kate Olsen
    Mary-Kate Olsen
    • Kylie Hunter
    Ashley Olsen
    Ashley Olsen
    • Taylor Hunter
    Billy Aaron Brown
    Billy Aaron Brown
    • Danny
    Heather Lindell
    Heather Lindell
    • Jenn
    Jeff D'Agostino
    Jeff D'Agostino
    • Toast
    Talon Ellithorpe
    • Sam
    Holly Towne
    • Lyndi
    Alexandra Picatto
    Alexandra Picatto
    • Charley Simms
    Janet Gunn
    Janet Gunn
    • Pam Hunter
    William Bumiller
    William Bumiller
    • Gary Hunter
    Jason Benesh
    Jason Benesh
    • Alexander
    Ricki Lopez
    • Juan
    Shelley Malil
    Shelley Malil
    • Raj
    Marcus Smythe
    • Mr. Simms
    Cheyenne Wilbur
    Cheyenne Wilbur
    • Male Proctor
    Deborah Hinderstein
    • Female Instructor
    James Kiriyama-Lem
    James Kiriyama-Lem
    • Driving Instructor
    • (as James Kiriyama Lem)
    Chene Lawson
    Chene Lawson
    • Ticket Clerk
    • Director
      • Steve Purcell
    • Writer
      • Michael Swerdlick
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    1americanjules04

    This was the stupidest and most pointless movies I have ever seen in my life!!

    I hated this movie! It was pointless! It had no plot and what little plot they had was extremely predictable. They always are the "heroes" in everything and act like everything is perfect. This is the stupidest movie!! Everything is corny and obviously written by a twelve year old!!
    alliekat00

    Crappiest movie in the whole world

    This movie was the worst olsen movie ive ever seen. The lines they use are so cheesy and lame! The whole movie is SO predictable. Its so typical in every one of their movies, for two guys to fall in love with them. And those stupid guys they travel with...theyre way too over the top with the whole 'dude' thing. Its so pointless how they put in those bits how its just music and it shows them skating and having so called fun. Dont see this movie unless you just love the Olsen twins and their lame scripts. I give this plotless and pointless waste of time a 1/10.
    jag35492

    It wasn't THAT bad!

    Okay, I admit, the Olsen twins are more for little kids then for serious movie buffs. I like their movies because they are clean and appropriate for younger children. These girls are better role models then Brittany Spears or Christina Aguliara. Getting There is one of my favorite movies that the Olsen Twins have made. I did notice lots of little goofs, but it is a B-list movie, so we can't expect perfection. I recommend this film for families that want to watch a wholesome film that everyone will enjoy. Anyone who is waiting for their driver's licence can relate too. I own it and have seen it about a billion times! Everyone makes fun of me because I like the Olsen Twins movies. At least I am not filling my mind with violence or sexual scenes.
    BUDDYBOY151

    Just a word "getting there" and these MK&A movies

    Alright everybody, First of all as far as this movie goes, I thought it was one of the best so far. Mary-Kate and Ashley have really become even more beautiful and talented as you can see in this movie, and they are really good at what they do.

    Now for all the people out there who watch their movies and complain, why? They aren't trying to make across the board best sellers or win academy awards! Their movies so far are targeted for a young audience, and honestly, what they are doing is great! Their movies have good morals, entertaining stories, and laughs for kids. They prove that kids don't need violence or inappropriate humor to be entertained and, maybe even learn something about life.

    You can't look at movies like these and criticize the girls for making a boring story or being bad actresses, especially if you are older! I mean the girls know who their audience is and they make movies to entertain kids! SO if you are older and you can't understand this, why watch it and then complain?!?

    These girls have an amazing future ahead of them, they could probably do anything they want with their acting futures. And I respect them for the quality children's entertainment they have done so far. "Getting There" IS a fun movie for kids and older poeple willing to suspend their obviously more mature tastes to enjoy simple entertainment.
    3plonty_2000

    The glory of Toast!

    This movie made me want to eat my own face. I'm always excited by how attractive the Olsen Twins are becoming, and the thought of them as young women in their twenties is more encouraging by the day, so where this movie has both of them getting their driver's license...well, I'm just happy to see time passing by so quickly. However, wow! Their movies are BAD!

    Clearly, I'm not the ideal audience for this. Not rich, not a girl, not 13, no acute brain trauma that I'm aware of. So I shouldn't have rented this expecting highbrow entertainment, or a steamy seduction scene. Rather, I was treated to smoldering montages of youths enjoying winter sports, miscommunicating as per various modes of transportation, eating at a buffet. And, yes, the wonderful boy-clown, Toast! Good, funny Toast! Toast is a young man who is given the distinct comedic trademark of unintentionally wetting meals that people are excitedly preparing to eat. This happens on more than one occasion, and is surely the high point of the film. God love you, Toast!

    I want to stop thinking about this film, it really is making me want to cry. Loud, racking sobs. Oh. Oh.

    On another note, and a rather unexpected one: This soundtrack for this movie isn't half bad! Seriously! (I was rather hoping to hear "Fashion Junior High" though. That song rules!)

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    • Trivia
      When this movie was filmed, Mary-Kate and Ashley were still only 15 years old and did not have their drivers' licenses yet (age limit for getting a drivers' license in the US is 16). With their learners' permits they were only allowed to drive when accompanied by a licensed driver. For this reason, all the scenes with the twins "driving" had to be faked, with their car actually being towed by another car.
    • Goofs
      The final shot of the twins' wet birthday cake (soaked by Toast's 'cannonball' into the swimming pool) is flopped: not only is the model Ford Mustang on top facing in the opposite direction than before, but the lettering on the "SWEET 16" banner is in reverse.
    • Quotes

      Charley Simms: Hey, I'm Charley.

      Taylor Hunter: Taylor.

      Charley Simms: You're either a mirage or lost cause I've never seen anyone my age around here.

      Taylor Hunter: I'm real.

      Charley Simms: How did you get up here? Sorry, none of my business.

      Taylor Hunter: All I wanted was to go to the Olympics. Is that so much to ask. I mean I worked my butt off to get those tickets. I should have gone by myself, but no I had to make it a group trip with my sister and friends. And my luck I got stuck with a group that can do absolutely nothing right! My car got stolen, the Caddy got spiked, we flew to the wrong San, I got stuck with a $450 cab ride, we did migrant labour, our steaks got e-lemonated, we got on the wrong bus, we're 120 miles from Vegas. The Olympics are almost over, I thought I lost my sister and thankfully some good news, found my sister!

      Charley Simms: Thats the saddest story ever.

      Taylor Hunter: No but, its definatly in the Top 10.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Shameful Sequels: When in Rome (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Ready To Go
      Written by Johnathan Male, Saffron (as Samantha Saffron Sprackling), Tim Dorney, Andrew Todd

      Performed by Republica

      Courtesy of RCA Records/BMG UK & Ireland LTD.

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Afrikaans
    • Also known as
      • Getting There: Sweet 16 and Licensed to Drive
    • Filming locations
      • Park City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dualstar Entertainment Group
      • Dualstar Productions
      • Tapestry Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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