Deadline, the comedy directed by Todd Phillips, lands on Netflix on July 9, 2026. Released in French theaters on November 10, 2010, the film brings together Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx and Juliette Lewis for a chaotic road trip across the United States.
Release date
Film | 2010
Available on Netflix on July 9, 2026
Comedy | Runtime: 1h35
Directed by Todd Phillips | Starring Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis
Original title: Due Date
Nationality: United States
In Date limite, Peter Highman, a fast-moving architect eager to return to Los Angeles for his child’s birth, watches his trip derail after a disastrous encounter with Ethan Tremblay, an unpredictable aspiring actor. Grounded from flying after an incident at the airport, the two men must drive across the country together.
The film builds its comedy on the clash between Peter, rational and constantly under pressure, and Ethan, invasive, awkward, and convinced he’s acting for the best. Their journey is packed with detours, mishaps, and absurd situations, as the baby’s arrival draws near.
With Due Date, Todd Phillips, the director of The Hangover, revisits the dynamic of the mismatched duo and the road trip that spirals out of control. The film leans on the contrast between Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis, in a road comedy where each stop makes Peter's return home that much more complicated.
Deadline may appeal to viewers looking for an American comedy built on miscommunications, mismatched characters, and road-trip hijinks. The film is less suited for those who prefer family-friendly comedies or more realistic stories, with its humor relying on exaggeration, personality clashes, and a string of disasters.
The official trailer for Date limite chronicles the forced journey of Peter and Ethan, two strangers compelled to travel across the United States together despite their differences.
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