Originally a six hour series that aired on Bravo in the US, Long Way Round is the documentary of Ewan McGregor’s and friend Charley Boorman’s motorcycle adventure around the world. It is the best adventure/buddy film I’ve ever seen. The best part: it’s true. You do not need to be a fan of motorcycles to enjoy it. Highly, highly recommended.

Long Way Round (Netflix)

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1. Scott on 2007-04-20 11:14:51 wrote: I just discovered this myself. I watched a recording of the television show and then ordered the 3 DVD set. That was well worth the investment since it was significantly different (not just expanded, they each had different shots and emphasized different aspects of the trip) from the show. Apparently Ewan and Charley are doing a redux this summer, riding from the northernmost point of Scotland to Cape Town.

2. Brian on 2007-04-20 13:50:21 wrote: I saw this when it first aired on british TV over a year ago, and just loved it. I now own both the original and special edition box sets. I think what sets it aside for me, is how much people wanted to help, no matter where in the world they were. And yet the further away from western civilisation they got, the better the program seemed. For example, can you imagine people in whatever country you are currently in welcoming three (including Claudio) bikers into your home for the night? I certainly wouldn’t. And yet our culture is the poorer for it. Certainly makes you think…