Date Night
Date Night

Movie spotlight

Date Night

2025
Movie
5 min
English

After a breakup leads to a terrifying night of murder and horror, a young man must fight to stay alive when his ex-girlfriend marks him for death.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users72%
Director: Shawn LevyGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance

Plot Summary

A married couple's attempt at a "date night" at an upscale restaurant spirals into a wild adventure when they are mistaken for a pair of notorious criminals. They must race against time, dodging hitmen and corrupt police officers, to clear their names and get home to their children.

Critical Reception

Date Night was generally well-received by critics, who praised its comedic performances, fast-paced action, and the chemistry between its leads. While not groundbreaking, it was considered an entertaining and enjoyable romantic comedy with surprising action elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tina Fey and Steve Carell share fantastic comedic chemistry.

  • The film successfully blends laughs with thrilling chase sequences.

  • A fun, albeit somewhat predictable, action-comedy.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the movie's humor, the dynamic between the main actors, and the exciting plot. Many found it to be a great date movie and a solid popcorn flick.

Fun Fact

The film's plot was partly inspired by director Shawn Levy's own experiences with trying to schedule regular date nights with his wife amidst busy schedules.

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