The Go-Getter (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Go-Getter is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Martin Hynes. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $11,931 worldwide. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Martin Hynes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Peace Arch Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Go-Getter About?
The premise of The Go-Getter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a tragic loss in his Oregon hometown, Mercer steals a car and sets out to find his estranged brother. During his journey, he connects with Kate, who offers guidance through her calming voice. Their travels lead to unexpected detours, including a visit to Reno, and introduce Mercer to a cast of quirky individuals. Through these experiences, he begins to question his path and discovers the importance of human connection over distance.
The Go-Getter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bare chested male
- reno nevada
- new orleans louisiana
- sex scene
- coming of age
- teasing
- kinky sex
- slut
- older woman younger man sex
- car
- teenager
- mother
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- resentment
- half brother
- cell phone
- stolen car
- road trip
- toolbox
- gash in the face
- hit in the face
- divorcee
- divorce
- station wagon
- volvo
- hitchhike
- fist
- illegal drug
- hippie
- resort
- facial cut
- motel sex
- hotel room
- car thief
- telephone call
- baja california
- ashes
- breaking into a car
- loss of virginity
- virginity
- virgin
- bra and panties
- hunting knife
- pistol
- brother brother relationship
- punched in the face
- pet shop
- older woman younger man relationship
- punctuation in title
- hyphen in title
- half brother half brother relationship
The Director of The Go-Getter
Directed by Martin Hynes.
- Director Martin Hynes
The Go-Getter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Go-Getter 44% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 44% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Go-Getter Plot Summary
What happens in The Go-Getter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mercer White, a 19-year-old with a restless impulse, steals a Volvo station wagon from a car wash in Eugene, Oregon and sets off to locate his estranged half-brother, Arlen, who does not know that their mother has recently died. Soon after he leaves, a cell phone in the car starts ringing, and Mercer speaks with the car’s owner, Kate, who lends him her vehicle on one condition: he must call regularly to describe his journey.
Full summary
The whole story of The Go-Getter, scene by scene
The Go-Getter Box Office
The Go-Getter grossed $11,931 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.9K
- US & Canada
- $11.9K
The Go-Getter Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Go-Getter.
How Well Do You Know The Go-Getter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the first name and surname of the 19‑year‑old protagonist?
Cars in The Go-Getter
8 cars on screen, including the 1983 Volvo GL and the 1998 Ford Ranger.
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1983 Volvo GL Important role -
1998 Ford Ranger Minor role -
1983 Ford Thunderbird Minor role -
1990 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
The Go-Getter Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “American Sunshine” and “Açıkgöz”.
- Also known as
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- American Sunshine
- Açıkgöz
- ניסיון הקניה
- 说做就做的人
- За удачей
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The Go-Getter FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Go-Getter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Go-Getter?
The Go-Getter runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Go-Getter released?
The Go-Getter was released on June 6, 2008.
Who directed The Go-Getter?
The Go-Getter was directed by Martin Hynes.
More films by Martin Hynes How much did The Go-Getter make at the box office?
The Go-Getter grossed $11,931 worldwide.
How is The Go-Getter rated?
The Go-Getter has 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Go-Getter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Go-Getter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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