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The Trip to Spain

Released Aug 11, 2017

1 hr. 50 min.

Comedy

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Steve and Rob sample the restaurants and hotels of the Spanish coastline, trading jokes and impressions over their lunches.

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Critics Consensus

The Trip to Spain offers more of the same scenery, food, and conversation that filled Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's first two Trips -- which is to say, more of a good thing.

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John B

Didn't really enjoy this one as it seemed like kind of a dull road trip, but the food portion was about the only enjoyable part.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/23

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Gareth v

Not as strong as the previous two movies. It's still a solid effort that does and should rely on the genuine warmth these two actors have for each other.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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Audience Member

Always love these movies. I simply want more of them

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/21/20

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William L

Serviceable, but largely more of the same as the previous two entries; plenty of film references and jokes about aging. The film does strike a better balance between the comedy and the "serious" elements (which are more overt than previously observed) than the second film, but doesn't match the nuance of the original, which allowed its themes to be explored through less overt means. Some solid callbacks do compensate slightly, but the series does feel rather formulaic after a while. (3.5/5)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/20

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Audience Member

Rather too much self indulgent messing around (including way too many impersonations). Would be better if they had discussed more important things over dinners - in fact once Emma joins them the film becomes a lot more interesting for people who wish to watch a travelogue and learn about the history of the country!! Was going to watch all 'The Trip' programs but, hate to say it, this has put me off.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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I am a big fan of Coogan and Brydon, but their constant terrible impression contests are so annoying to the point of being unbearable to watch, I had to turn it off.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Michael Winterbottom

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Steve Coogan

Steve

Rob Brydon

Rob

Marta Barrio

Yolanda

Claire Keelan

Emma

Margo Stilley

Mischa

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Andrew Billen

Times (UK)

Under the direction of Michael Winterbottom and the exquisite cinematography of James Clarke, a sense of place is not something The Trip lacks. It is just as impressive, however, that this mixture of inspired improvisation and deliberate writing.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2017

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Coogan and Brydon ... begin to grate, and come off as obnoxious, both to themselves and to the patrons around them, who hopefully got comped for their meals.

Rated: C

Sep 1, 2017

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

All apologies to Hope and Crosby, but [Steve] Coogan and [Rob] Brydon are now the kings of the 'Road to' movie.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 31, 2017

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

If they were just food and laughter, they might be gratifying, entertaining escapes. But Winterbottom, Coogan, and Brydon turn them into a melancholic exploration of humor, comedy as art, cuisine, history, scenery, and Coogan's questions of Self.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 17, 2022

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Dustin Chang

ScreenAnarchy

...because it's Coogan and Brydon, who are genuinely funny and charming, makes The Trip to Spain one of the funniest movies I've seen in years.

Jul 17, 2020

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

The core joy of the series remains intact... I need these films and their creators like I need oxygen, and if you've been keeping up, then you probably feel the same.

May 12, 2020

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Synopsis

Steve and Rob sample the restaurants and hotels of the Spanish coastline, trading jokes and impressions over their lunches.

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Screenwriter: Michael Winterbottom
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Revolution Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M

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