Movie

Due Date

2010 · 95 min

A chaotic road trip full of crude laughs and escalating disasters, with an odd-couple dynamic that keeps you amused despite the mayhem.

Tagline: Leave your comfort zone.
Overview: Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.
How it feels: Absurd, dark, cynical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Friendship, parenthood, grief, identity
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
parenthood
grief
identity
betrayal
Places: road trip
big city
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild