Checking Out (1988)
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.
Director: David Leland
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 26, 1988
Cast
- Jeff Daniels - Ray Macklin
- Melanie Mayron - Jenny Macklin
- Michael Tucker - Harry Lardner
- Kathleen York - Diana
- Ann Magnuson - Connie Hagen
- Allan Havey - Pat Hagen
- Jo Harvey Allen - Barbara
- Ian Wolfe - Mr. D'Amato
- Billy Beck - Father Carmody
- Trudy Dochterman - Val
Screenplay
Music: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Ian Wilson
Editing: Lee Percy
Production: Handmade Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
hypochondriac, airline, death of best friend, mortality, dead best friend
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Checking Out about?
- 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.
- Who directed Checking Out?
- Checking Out was directed by David Leland.
- Who stars in Checking Out?
- Checking Out stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker, Kathleen York, Ann Magnuson, Allan Havey.
- How long is Checking Out?
- Checking Out has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Checking Out?
- Checking Out is a Comedy film.
- Where was Checking Out produced?
- Checking Out was produced in United States of America.