Checking Out(1988)
Nine out of ten doctors say Ray is perfectly healthy. But what do they know?
Checking Out Synopsis
When his best friend dies of a heart attack, Ray Macklin becomes a man obsessed with his own mortality. Convinced that all his aches and pains are an indication of his imminent death, Ray's life turns into a slapstick farce of health-crazed anxiety and hypochondria.
Checking Out (1988) is a comedy film directed by David Leland, released on October 26, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker and Kathleen York. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- David Leland
- Writers:
- Joe Eszterhas
- Producers:
- Ben Myron
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Wilson
- Composer:
- Carter Burwell
- Production:
- Handmade Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Checking Out (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Checking Out before you stream it.
Checking Out Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Daniels
as Ray Macklin
Melanie Mayron
as Jenny Macklin
Michael Tucker
as Harry Lardner
Kathleen York
as Diana
Ann Magnuson
as Connie Hagen
- Allan Havey
Allan Havey
as Pat Hagen
Jo Harvey Allen
as Barbara
Ian Wolfe
as Mr. D'Amato
Billy Beck
as Father Carmody
- Trudy Dochterman
Trudy Dochterman
as Val
John Durbin
as Spencer Gillinger
Adelle Lutz
as Dr. Helmsley
Key crew
Directed by David Leland, written by Joe Eszterhas, produced by Ben Myron.
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Checking Out Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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Checking Out – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Checking Out online?
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Checking Out (1988) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Checking Out?
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The main cast of Checking Out (1988) includes Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker, Kathleen York and Ann Magnuson. The film was directed by David Leland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Checking Out released?
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Checking Out was released on October 26, 1988 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Checking Out worth watching?
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Checking Out (1988) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Checking Out?
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Yes. The official Checking Out trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.