Date Night

Name: Date Night
Genre: Comedy, Action, Adventure
Released: 2010-04-08
Cast: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Taraji P. Henson, Jimmi Simpson

2010 | 88 min | Comedy, Action, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit, though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Naked Gun, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. During their weekly date night, their dinner reservation leads to their being mistaken for a couple of thieves—and now a number of unsavoury characters want Phil and Claire killed.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerStrong
$152 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 175K people sought it out in the past year