The Couch Trip
1988, English. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
A comedy of truly loony proportions.
The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Couch Trip
The Couch Trip isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael RitchieDirector
- Dan AykroydJohn W. Burns, Jr.
- Walter MatthauDonald Becker
- Charles GrodinGeorge Matlin
- Donna DixonLaura Rollins
- Richard RomanusHarvey Michaels
- Mary GrossVera Maitlin
- David ClennonLawrence Baird
- Arye GrossPerry Kovin
- Victoria JacksonRobin
- Michael DeLorenzoLopez
- Mickey JonesWatkins
- J.E. FreemanUnger
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steven Kampmann, William Porter
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The Couch Trip: quick answers
Is The Couch Trip worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Couch Trip?
The Couch Trip runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Couch Trip have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Couch Trip. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Couch Trip parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Couch Trip is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Couch Trip on?
The Couch Trip isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Couch Trip?
If you liked The Couch Trip, try Criminal, Ricky Stanicky, UHF.
Who directed The Couch Trip?
The Couch Trip (1988) was directed by Michael Ritchie and stars Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin.