Checking Out
1988, English. Directed by David Leland.
Nine out of ten doctors say Ray is perfectly healthy. But what do they know?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 26 October 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Eszterhas
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Checking Out runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Checking Out is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Checking Out is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like Checking Out?
If you liked Checking Out, try Moonwalkers, One of Them Days, Heathers.
Who directed Checking Out?
Checking Out (1988) was directed by David Leland and stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker.