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The Couch Trip

1988·Movie
1h 37min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes40%43%
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes40%43%

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The Couch Trip fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
SatireComedySocial CommentaryPsychologicalEccentricRadio ShowMental PatientIdentity Theft

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Ritchie
Written by:
Steven Kampmann, William Porter, Ken Kolb
Produced by:
Lawrence Gordon
Composed by:
Michel Colombier

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Couch Trip

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Where can I stream The Couch Trip legally?

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The Couch Trip is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Couch Trip worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Couch Trip rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Couch Trip?

1 h 37 min

The Couch Trip runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Couch Trip?

Critics40
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate The Couch Trip higher (51) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Couch Trip in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Couch Trip?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Couch Trip in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.