Character Relationships in Due Date

Peter Highman (played by Robert Downey Jr.) is a protagonist in Due Date. A successful architect traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles to be with his wife Sarah, who is about to give birth. Stranded after an airport incident, he is forced to road-trip with Ethan, facing numerous mishaps including crashes, border issues, and eventually arriving at the hospital for his child's birth. Ethan Tremblay (played by Zach Galifianakis) is a protagonist in Due Date. An aspiring actor traveling to Los Angeles to scatter his deceased father's ashes at the Grand Canyon. His erratic behavior and misunderstandings strand Peter, leading them on a chaotic road trip where he eventually bonds with Peter, accidentally shoots him, and becomes his friend. Darryl (played by Jamie Foxx) appears in Due Date. Peter's friend who provides assistance after Peter's car crashes. He initially tries to separate the travelers, hosts them at his house, accidentally consumes Ethan's father's ashes, and lends them his Range Rover to continue the journey.

Character Relationship Map: Due Date

Due Date (2010) Poster

Due Date (2010) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A high-strung architect and a free-spirited actor navigate a disastrous cross-country road trip that transforms their relationship.

Plot Progression

  1. Airport Mishap & Road Initiation
  2. Crash, Confrontation & Detour
  3. Border Crisis & Redemption
  4. Hospital Climax & New Bonds

Directed by Todd Phillips

Due Date (2010) · 6.4/10 · comedy, drama