Due Date (2010)
A frantic father-to-be endures a chaotic cross-country road trip with an aspiring actor.
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 intense is Due Date?
Due Date has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated R.
What Due Date feels like
- Tone
- heartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchParty
Where to stream Due Date
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Due Date for you?
Is Due Date scary?
No. Due Date is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Due Date gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Due Date sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Due Date OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Due Date?
Due Date runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Due Date?
Due Date is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Due Date have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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