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Due Date is a coarse road comedy about two men trying to reach a birth while their trip keeps going wrong. The f-word is frequent, a homophobic slur appears, and marijuana use is shown. Crude sexual jokes, comic fights, reckless behaviour, and dark jokes about loss add to the adult tone. We put it at MA 15+ and up, with a parent nearby for the drug use and harsh humour.
Uplifting themes
Under the yelling, the story still cares about showing up for a partner and a newborn. Friendship grows out of shared disaster. The heart is there if you can tolerate the road Peter wants to be a good dad, which is the best thing about him. Both men behave badly for long stretches. Take the intention, leave the meltdown It can spark a talk about stress before a baby arrives and how not to treat people when you are scared. That is about it. Mostly comic chaos
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
Details
Violence Road rage energy turns into shoving, threats to kill, and a messy fight…
Road rage energy turns into shoving, threats to kill, and a messy fight that draws a little blood. Airport security and "bomb" talk get people in trouble for laughs. It is comic, but the hits and panic still land
Language The f-word is used throughout, alongside other strong insults. One argu…
The f-word is used throughout, alongside other strong insults. One argument includes a homophobic slur
Sex / nudity Crude jokes cover nude beaches, kissing, and whether someone slept with…
Crude jokes cover nude beaches, kissing, and whether someone slept with Peter's wife. Nothing turns into an explicit sex scene. The innuendo is adult and repeated
Drugs / alcohol Weed is smoked and argued about for a big stretch of the drive, includi…
Weed is smoked and argued about for a big stretch of the drive, including money wasted on marijuana. Someone is asked if they have been smoking pot near the end. Use is comic but clearly on screen
Bullying / discrimination A homophobic slur appears during an argument, and the two travellers re…
A homophobic slur appears during an argument, and the two travellers repeatedly insult each other. The harshness is part of the comedy
Gore / death / weapons A fight leaves someone bloody enough to need covering up, and shotgun j…
A fight leaves someone bloody enough to need covering up, and shotgun jokes show up on the road. Injury stays brief and comic. Still more than a soft cartoon bump
Dangerous behaviour Reckless driving, airport disruption, and marijuana use are played for…
Reckless driving, airport disruption, and marijuana use are played for laughs. The comedy does not remove the real risks of those behaviours
Grief / bereavement Ethan talks about a funeral, then a dark joke lands about a pet's remai…
Ethan talks about a funeral, then a dark joke lands about a pet's remains in a can. The film milks loss for shock laughs. Some teens will find that mean rather than funny
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Peter is desperate to get home for the birth. When does panic stop being an excuse for cruelty?
- Ethan treats the trip like a buddy movie. How do you set boundaries with someone who will not listen?
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