drew barrymore and maxim long have been starred in a romance romance story going the mile . the new line film picture is to be directed by experimental filmmaker maryann burstein , also made the shorts the kid stays in the picture and the teen . it will be burstein ' s feature cinematic debuting . running the distance , written by new line staffer geoff latulippe , will focus on a couple dealing with challenges arising from a across - country romance . media reported did not indications a print point had been determined .
Drew Barrymore is in a relationship with Justin Long.