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Long Way Round

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2004–20102004–2010
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 5h 15m
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8.6/10
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Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in Long Way Round (2004)
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This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongol... Read allThis documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York. The filming will be done by... Read allThis documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York. The filming will be done by on board cameras and one ride along cameraman.

IMDb RATING
8.6/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,766
68
  • Creators
    • David Alexanian
    • Charley Boorman
    • Russ Malkin
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Charley Boorman
    • David Alexanian
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  • Creators
    • David Alexanian
    • Charley Boorman
    • Russ Malkin
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Charley Boorman
    • David Alexanian
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    • 59User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    1 Season
    2004

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    Claudio von Planta in Long Way Round (2004)
    Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in Long Way Round (2004)
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    Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, and Claudio von Planta in Long Way Round (2004)
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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Selfas Self
    10 episodes10 eps • 2004
    Charley Boorman
    Charley Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    10 episodes10 eps • 2004
    David Alexanian
    David Alexanian
    • Selfas Self
    10 episodes10 eps • 2004
    Claudio von Planta
    Claudio von Planta
    • Selfas Self
    10 episodes10 eps • 2004
    Russ Malkin
    • Selfas Self
    10 episodes10 eps • 2004
    Jimmy Simak
    Jimmy Simak
    • Selfas Self
    9 episodes9 eps • 2004
    Eve Mavrakis
    Eve Mavrakis
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Olly Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Doone Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Kinvara Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    4 episodes4 eps • 2004
    Jim McGregor
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 2004
    John Boorman
    John Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Christel Kruse Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Carol McGregor
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Daisy Boorman
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Margrit von Planta
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2004
    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    Paul Teutul Sr.
    Paul Teutul Sr.
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2004
    • Creators
      • David Alexanian
      • Charley Boorman
      • Russ Malkin
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    This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York. The filming will be done by on board cameras and one ride along cameraman. —solojones
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      • 2 men, 2 bikes, 20,000 miles...
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Adventure
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      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      In 1997, prior to making this series, actor Ewan McGregor was in an episode of the American TV series "ER" which was similarly titled: The Long Way Around (1997).
    • Quotes

      Ewan McGregor: [doing a video diary] Where in this place called White Horse... maybe it's not called White Horse.

      Ewan McGregor: [takes video to motel room, Charley answers door] Charley.

      Charley Boorman: Yeah?

      Ewan McGregor: Where are we?

      Charley Boorman: In a motel.

      Ewan McGregor: No, what's the name of the town?

      Charley Boorman: Uh... something donkey. Isn't it? Slim's Donkey or Knuckle Donkey? Starving Donkey! Ur... I donno.

      Ewan McGregor: [now inside the motel room] Ok, the upshot is we have no idea where we are. Can't remember the name of the town that we're in. Oh! It might be on the receipt.

      [checks receipt]

      Ewan McGregor: Hungry Horse!

    • Alternate versions
      On its original airing, the series featured seven episodes. The original 2-disc DVD set comprises these original episodes. The show has subsequently been re-edited into a 10-episode series. Notably, the preparation for the trip has been extended over two episodes. There is also additional footage during the trip itself. There is also an entirely new tenth episode, a retrospective of their journey. This extended series has been broadcast on Sky television in the UK, and is also available on a new 3-disc DVD set.
    • Connections
      Featured in Long Way Up: Colombia, Panama & Costa Rica (2020)

    User reviews59

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    Top review
    10/10
    excellent!!!!
    When I've seen it first on Viasat Explorer, I was stunned!!!! The great show especially the moments at Russia and Mongolia where the crew meet most of the difficulties on the long way round. Warm and sensitive, the show here touches you even if you are not a bike person.

    (And now I replay the tape over and over again!) I was crying in tears watching most of the episodes 'cause this show is not like any other show, this is the real thing! Emotions, drama, excitement, homesickness,... from the bottom of their hearts.

    If you haven't seen this series.... YOU JUST HAVE TO! (sorry for my poor English,..... and all the best to all the crew of the Long Way Round !!!! especially Ewan, Charlie and Claudio )
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    • Mar 4, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Bravo TV
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El mundo en moto con Ewan McGregor
    • Filming locations
      • Bojnice Castle, Bojnice, Slovakia
    • Production companies
      • Elixir Films
      • Image Wizard Television Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      5 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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