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Checking Out

2006Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

44

WeakGoodWatch score

44

WeakGoodWatch score

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Summary

A feisty octogenarian on the verge of his ninetieth birthday invites his three grown children to his upcoming birthday celebration with the explicit understanding that when the festivities end, so does his life.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by: Jeff Hare
Written by: Richard Marcus
Produced by: Mark Stuart Lane, Jon Karas
Music by: Nicholas Pike

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September 15, 2006 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released: September 15, 2006
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Suicide Themes
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $500,000

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Checking Out worth watching?"

Questions about Checking Out

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Is Checking Out worth watching?

44

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Checking Out okay for kids?

PG-13Suicide themes

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Checking Out make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Checking Out plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.