Due Date

Peter Highman is an architect eagerly anticipating the birth of his first child. He is filled with anxiety about getting home to Los Angeles from Atlanta in time for the momentous occasion.

After a series of misfortunes, Peter finds out that a peculiar man, Ethan Tremblay, is seated directly behind him on the flight. Their encounter quickly spirals into unexpected chaos, leaving Peter more on edge than before.

Peter accidentally ends up with one of Ethan's bags containing a marijuana pipe, which is discovered by airport security. This incident escalates and leads to Peter being shot with a rubber bullet by a Federal Air Marshal.

After being escorted off the flight, Peter learns he has been placed on the No-Fly List. With no ID, cash, or options left, he finds himself in a desperate situation in a city far away from home.

Faced with no other choices, Peter reluctantly teams up with Ethan, whose goofy charm is both aggravating and oddly comforting. Together, they begin their road trip to California, starting their unexpected friendship.

Ethan proposes they stop at the Grand Canyon so he can scatter his father’s ashes, contained humorously in a coffee can. This detour adds to the strangeness of their journey and introduces more chaos.

In Birmingham, Alabama, the duo attempts to procure marijuana under the guise of 'medical purposes.' They discover they have only $60 between them after Ethan foolishly spends some of their funds.

In an attempt to get more cash through Western Union, Peter faces a frustrating experience when the employee refuses to accept Ethan's headshot as identification. This leads to a comical altercation with a wheelchair-bound man.

As the road trip continues, they encounter numerous misadventures, including a car crash caused by Ethan falling asleep at the wheel. Despite injuries and chaos, Peter and Ethan’s bond begins to deepen.

During a chaotic crossing into Mexico, Peter is arrested for marijuana possession. Amid the chaos, Ethan makes a surprising move that inadvertently facilitates Peter's escape.

Arriving at the Grand Canyon, Ethan finds closure with his father's ashes in an emotional moment. Meanwhile, Peter grapples with his own conflicted feelings through this shared experience.

Just as their journey feels like it’s reaching a resolution, Peter's phone rings with the news that Sarah is going into labor. The urgency surges as they race against time to get to the hospital.

In a panic during their frantic journey to the hospital, Ethan accidentally shoots Peter in the leg. This moment escalates the tension and further tests their burgeoning friendship.

They arrive at the hospital, and Peter is greeted with the life-changing news of his baby girl's birth. This poignant moment solidifies the bond formed through their chaotic journey.

After the birth of Peter’s daughter, he and Ethan part ways with a newfound appreciation for their friendship. The experience leaves them both with humorous memories and a promise to stay connected.