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Checking Out

1988Movie1 h 36 minR

Comedy
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
David Leland
Written by
Joe Eszterhas
Produced by
Ben Myron
Music by
Carter Burwell

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Facts

October 26, 1988 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
October 26, 1988
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
20 countries

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Questions about Checking Out

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Where can I stream Checking Out?

Criterion

In the United States, Checking Out streams on Criterion. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Checking Out worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.8).

Will Checking Out make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Checking Out?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.