Due Date
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.
Critics Sentiment
Ethan finally scatters his father's ashes at the Grand Canyon
Ethan falls asleep while driving and crashes the car
The film jumps from its lowest point during the car crash to a much higher rating when the characters bond while getting high together
Due Date follows a predictable sentiment arc that mirrors its road trip structure, starting moderately well with the airport setup but dipping significantly during the more dangerous and uncomfortable middle sections. The film recovers strongly during its emotional climax at the Grand Canyon, where Galifianakis delivers genuine pathos, before settling into a mixed but generally positive resolution.
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Robert Downey Jr.
Peter Highman
Zach Galifianakis
Ethan Tremblay
Michelle Monaghan
Sarah Highman
Jamie Foxx
Darryl
Juliette Lewis
Heidi
Danny McBride
Lonnie
RZA
Airport Screener
Matt Walsh
TSA Agent
Brody Stevens
Limo Driver
Jakob Ulrich
Patrick
Naiia Ulrich
Alex
Todd Phillips
Barry
Bobby Tisdale
Carl
Sharon Conley
Airport X-Ray
Nathalie Fay
Flight Attendant
Emily Wagner
Flight Attendant
Steven M. Gagnon
Air Marshall
Paul Renteria
Border Guard
Marco Rodríguez
Federali Agent
Mimi Kennedy
Sarah's Mom
Crew
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