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Movie · 1988 · 96 min

Checking Out (1988)

“Nine out of ten doctors say Ray is perfectly healthy. But what do they know?”

4.4/10 · 21 votes
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Comedy

Checking Out is a 1988 movie (Comedy). Checking Out was directed by David Leland. Checking Out runs 96 minutes. It has an average rating of 4.4/10 from 21 viewers. In United States, you can watch Checking Out on Criterion Channel.

Where can I watch Checking Out

📍 United States

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Criterion Channel →Best Comedy movies on Criterion Channel (United States) →

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry Checking Out, and the countries where you can watch it:

Criterion Channel 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total 1 countries

Spain

FlixOlé 1 countries

Spain

FlixOlé Amazon Channel 1 countries

Spain

Plot

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.

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Tags

#hypochondriac#airline#death of best friend#mortality#dead best friend

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Checking Out?

In United States, you can watch Checking Out on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Checking Out?

The main cast of Checking Out includes Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker, Kathleen York and Ann Magnuson.

Who directed Checking Out?

Checking Out was directed by David Leland.

When was Checking Out released?

Checking Out was released on October 26, 1988.

How long is Checking Out?

Checking Out runs 96 minutes.

Is Checking Out worth watching?

Checking Out has an average rating of 4.4/10 from 21 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Checking Out?

If you enjoyed Checking Out, try Moonwalkers, One of Them Days, Heathers and Up in Smoke.

Is Checking Out on Criterion Channel?

Yes. In United States, Checking Out is available on Criterion Channel.

Is Checking Out on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total ?

Not in United States right now. Checking Out is on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total in: Spain.

Is Checking Out on FlixOlé?

Not in United States right now. Checking Out is on FlixOlé in: Spain.

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Updated: October 25, 2026 ·