Checking Out(1988)

Nine out of ten doctors say Ray is perfectly healthy. But what do they know?

4.4(21)1h 36mOctober 26, 1988

Comedy

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.

Directed by David Leland

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Jeff Daniels

Ray Macklin

Melanie Mayron

Jenny Macklin

Michael Tucker

Harry Lardner

Kathleen York

Diana

Ann Magnuson

Connie Hagen

Allan Havey

Pat Hagen

Jo Harvey Allen

Barbara

Ian Wolfe

Mr. D'Amato

Billy Beck

Father Carmody

Trudy Dochterman

Val

John Durbin

Spencer Gillinger

Adelle Lutz

Dr. Helmsley

Felton Perry

Dr. Duffin

Allan Rich

Dr. Haskell

Danton Stone

Dr. Wolfe

Stephen Tobolowsky

Pharmacist

Matthew Hurley

Joey Macklin

Courtney Brooke Sonne

Mo Macklin

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Where can I watch Checking Out?+

Checking Out is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Checking Out come out?+

Checking Out was released in 1988.

How long is Checking Out?+

Checking Out runs for 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes).

Who directed Checking Out?+

Checking Out was directed by David Leland.

Who stars in Checking Out?+

Checking Out stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker, Kathleen York and Ann Magnuson.

Checking Out(1988)

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