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Checking Out

R19881h 36mDavid Leland
IMDb 4.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 20%

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"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.

Comedy
HypochondriacAirlineDeath Of Best FriendMortalityDead Best Friend

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What is Checking Out (1988) 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 stars in Checking Out?

Checking Out stars Jeff Daniels (Ray Macklin), Melanie Mayron (Jenny Macklin), Michael Tucker (Harry Lardner), Kathleen York (Diana), Ann Magnuson (Connie Hagen). The film was directed by David Leland.

How long is Checking Out?

Checking Out has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Checking Out worth watching?

Checking Out holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 20. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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