Checking Out (1988)
Checking Out is a 1988 comedy movie directed by David Leland, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron and Michael Tucker.
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.
Where to watch Checking Out
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Jeff Daniels as Ray Macklin
- Melanie Mayron as Jenny Macklin
- Michael Tucker as Harry Lardner
- Kathleen York as Diana
- Ann Magnuson as Connie Hagen
- Allan Havey as Pat Hagen
- Jo Harvey Allen as Barbara
- Ian Wolfe as Mr. D'Amato
- Billy Beck as Father Carmody
- Trudy Dochterman as Val
- John Durbin as Spencer Gillinger
- Adelle Lutz as Dr. Helmsley