Longest Third Date Explained

Longest Third Date
Director:	Brent Hodge
Runtime:	75 minutes
Language:	English

Longest Third Date is a 2023 documentary film, directed by Brent Hodge about Khani Le and Matt Robertson, who found themselves stuck on their third date in Costa Rica during the COVID-19 pandemic.^{[1] [2]}

Premise

The documentary tells the love story of Khani Le and Matt Robertson.^[3] After matching on dating app, the pair went on two successful dates before deciding to go to Costa Rica for their third date to spend weekend together.^[4] It was supposed to be a short stay but due to COVID-19 lockdowns, their flight got cancelled and they had to stay together in Costa Rica for more than 70 days.^[5]

Release

The documentary was released on Netflix on April 18, 2023.^[6]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes it holds a score of 80% based on 5 reviews.^[7] Sabrina McFarland of the Common Sense Media gives the rating of 4/5 and said; "Brent Hodge depicts an intense interpretation of a young couple who manage to connect through a dating app."^[8] Chris Vognar of Rolling Stone in his review said that "the tale of Matt and Khani is quite charming. With any luck they’ll have a great story to tell -- and show -- their grandchildren someday. But that doesn’t mean it makes for good television."^[9]

References

1. Web site: In 'Longest Third Date,' a Romantic Getaway Turns into a Forced Staycation . 2023-08-02 . Netflix Tudum . en.
2. Web site: Longest Third Date: Are Matt and Khani still together? . 2023-08-02 . Radio Times . en.
3. Web site: 'Longest Third Date' on Netflix Is A Horror Movie Masquerading As Reality TV Romance Decider . 2023-08-02 . en-US.
4. Web site: 2023-04-19 . Review: A pandemic romance; and 'One of These Days' puts its hands on a hardbody . 2023-08-02 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
5. Web site: Netflix Doc Follows Pair's 'Surreal' Date That Lasted 70 Days When They Got Stuck Abroad During Pandemic . 2023-08-02 . Peoplemag . en.
6. Web site: 'Longest Third Date' on OTT platform: Release date, where to watch, cast and plot . 2023-08-02 . India Today . en.
7. Web site: 2023-04-18 . Longest Third Date - Rotten Tomatoes . 2023-08-02 . www.rottentomatoes.com . en.
8. Web site: Longest Third Date Movie Review Common Sense Media . 2023-08-02 . www.commonsensemedia.org . en.
9. Vognar . Chris . 2023-04-18 . They Took a Third Date to Costa Rica. Then Covid Trapped Them There . 2023-08-02 . Rolling Stone . en-US.