Due Date Movie Review: Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis Shine in Todd Phillips Comedy

The 2010 comedy Date limite, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis, returned to the Netflix Top 10 in France after its streaming debut on July 9, 2026. According to netflix-news.com, the film currently holds the ninth position in the French movie rankings, marking a resurgence for the Todd Phillips production sixteen years after its theatrical release.

The film follows Peter Highman, an Atlanta-based architect played by Robert Downey Jr., who must travel to Los Angeles to be with his wife, Sarah, before the birth of their first child. Highman’s journey is derailed when he meets Ethan Tremblay, an aspiring actor played by Zach Galifianakis. After an incident at the airport leads to their removal from a flight and a subsequent flying ban, Highman is forced to drive across the country with Tremblay.

According to netflix-news.com, the plot centers on the incompatibility of the two leads. Highman is depicted as methodical and anxious, while Tremblay is portrayed as an unpredictable character who carries his father’s ashes in a coffee tin and travels with a dog named Sunny.

Production and Cast Details

Todd Phillips directed and co-wrote the film following the success of Very Bad Trip. Netflix-news.com reports that Phillips utilized a similar mismatched-duo dynamic for the project, shifting the setting from Las Vegas to a cross-country trip from Atlanta to Los Angeles. Production took place across several U.S. locations, including California, New Mexico, Texas, and the Grand Canyon.

The supporting cast includes Michelle Monaghan as Sarah, Highman’s pregnant wife. Additional roles are filled by Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, and RZA. The film also features appearances by Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen, appearing as their characters from the series Mon oncle Charlie, a show Tremblay hopes to join, according to netflix-news.com.

Christophe Beck composed the original music for the film, which runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Netflix-news.com describes the work as a combination of a road movie and a black comedy.

Box Office Performance and Streaming Reach

Despite receiving mixed critical reviews upon its initial release, the film was a commercial success. Netflix-news.com reports that Date limite earned approximately $211.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $65 million.

The recent addition of the film to Netflix France on July 9, 2026, has provided the title with new exposure. This follows a broader presence of Robert Downey Jr. on the platform, which includes the 2022 documentary Sr.. According to netflix.com, that documentary chronicles the life and career of the actor’s father, Robert Downey Sr.