Due Date

Due Date is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on YouTube TV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 5,858 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Robert Downey Jr.'s performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason Due Date keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Due Date land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. 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. Robert Downey Jr. And Zach Galifianakis lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2010. The timing in Due Date is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Due Date. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Robert Downey Jr.'s comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.