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Checking Out

Nine out of ten doctors say Ray is perfectly healthy. But what do they know?
1988 | 96m | English

(538 votes)

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Popularity: 0.6 (history)

Director: David Leland
Writer: Joe Eszterhas
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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.
Release Date: Oct 26, 1988
Director: David Leland
Writer: Joe Eszterhas
Genres: Comedy
Keywords hypochondriac, airline, death of best friend, mortality, dead best friend
Production Companies Warner Bros. Pictures, Handmade Films
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 29, 2026
Entered: Apr 24, 2024
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Name Character
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
John Durbin Spencer Gillinger
Adelle Lutz Dr. Helmsley
Felton Perry Dr. Duffin
Allan Rich Dr. Haskell
Danton Stone Dr. Wolfe
Stephen Tobolowsky Pharmacist
Matthew Hurley Joey Macklin
Courtney Brooke Sonne Mo Macklin
David Byrne Bartender
George Harrison Cleaner
Joe Gosha Andrews
Mark Lowenthal Phillips
Randy Pelish Spencer's Driver
Dean Abston Security Guard
Ruth Manning Dr. Duffin's Receptionist
William Kerr Policeman
Dan Leegant Drunk
Douglas Koth Workman
Joe Unger Joe
Kristen Trucksess Stewardess
Martin Doyne Surgeon
Robert Goyette Doctor
Benjamin Wendel Young Ray
Kevin Mockrin Young Pat
Jimi Wisner Pat Hagen Jr.
Denis Wisner Denis Hagen
Lydia Nielson Mrs. Feldman
John Cherrod Coffin Truck Driver
Beth Barish Singer
Neal Fugate Singer
Janet Jeffries Singer
Adam Karwowsky Singer
Andrea Walker Singer
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Ray Lykins Stunt Coordinator
Barbara Ling Production Design
Hank Baumert Stunts
Greg Gault Stunts
Kathryn Kimler Stunts
Robbie Knott Special Effects Coordinator
Valli O'Reilly Makeup Supervisor
Kathy W. Estocin Key Hair Stylist
Elisabeth Leustig Casting
David Leland Director
Joe Eszterhas Writer
John Branagan Stunts
Doug Coleman Stunts
Nancy Haigh Set Decoration
Adelle Lutz Costume Design
Carter Burwell Original Music Composer
Lee Percy Editor
Ian Wilson Camera Operator, Director of Photography
Richard Hoover Art Direction
Mark Ulano Sound Mixer
Johnine Novosel Production Manager
Rick Dallago Location Manager
Eileen McGuire Production Accountant
Eric Heffron First Assistant Director
Jerome Goldber Production Assistant
Elliot Lewis Rosenblatt First Assistant Director
Sharen Davis Costume Supervisor
Dan Gillham Gaffer
Richard Mall Key Grip
Susan Dudeck Supervising Sound Editor
Richard King Supervising Sound Editor
Mark Berger Recording Supervision
Rebecca Nicolaou Assistant Editor
Anthony Sherin Assistant Editor
Liz Wartenberg Production Coordinator
Larry Litton Second Assistant Director
Steven Pearl Second Assistant Director
Eric Small Second Second Assistant Director
Lauren Graybow Production Assistant
Suzie Green Production Secretary
Leslie 'Tinker' Linville Assistant Accountant
David J. Frederick First Assistant Camera
Juliette King Second Assistant Camera
Marino Colmano Additional Camera
Diane Farrington Camera Intern
John Gardey Still Photographer
Sydney Gilner Script Supervisor
Paige Augustine Assistant Set Decoration
Jody Levine Assistant Art Director
Douglas Fox Property Master
Doug DuRose Assistant Property Master
Victoria Spader Set Dresser
Claire Gaul Set Dresser
Brian Kasch Leadman
Jeff McManus Swing
Jess Moreno Swing
Michael Nitti Art Department Assistant
George A. Hock Best Boy Electrician
Michael Bernard Electrician
Mark Hadland Electrician
Stephen Ellis Electrician
Mark Henry Sudmeier Electrician
Andreas Crawford Best Boy Grip
Thomas Crawford Grip
Vince Onken Grip
Bruce Bellamy Grip
Patrushkha Mierzwa Boom Operator
Elizabeth Seifer Cableman
Oona Lind Assistant Makeup Artist
David Jellison Assistant Hairstylist
Meg Goodwin Costumer
Teri Wheeler Costumer
Frank Viviano Construction Coordinator
Chris Snyder Construction Foreman
John Moore Carpenter
Kim McDonald Carpenter
Erich W. Schultz Carpenter
Theo Van Den Huevel Carpenter
Joseph Torres Scenic Artist
Karen Kornbau Additional Construction
George Hinzo Sign Painter
Maureen Costello Set Painter
David Haldiman Assistant Location Manager
Kirk M. Petruccelli Assistant Location Manager
Chuck Clarke Transportation Coordinator
Michael Helgesen Transportation Captain
John L. Anderson Driver
Phil Hedley Driver
Dennis Yank Camera Truck
Joe Dawson Driver
David Falicki Craft Service
Linda A. Borgeson Production Assistant
Joel DeLoach Production Assistant
Richard Eyler Production Assistant
Craig Waltcher Production Assistant
James Meehan Production Assistant
Michelle Deal Production Assistant
Julie Kozinski Production Assistant
Emily Schweber Casting Assistant
Michael Broidy Unit Publicist
Brenda Sowa Assistant Editor
Margaret Bentley Foley Supervisor
Christopher Flick Foley Editor
Michael John Benavente Sound Editor
John Benson Sound Editor
James Matheny Sound Editor
Dave Kulczycki Sound Editor
Marcy Stoeven Assistant Sound Editor
Donald Roache, Jr Assistant Sound Editor
Susan Mazzei Assistant Sound Editor
J.W. Kompare Assistant Sound Editor
Shawn Murphy Scoring Mixer
David Parker Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Vicki Sylvester Music Coordinator
Todd Hayen Orchestrator
Gary A. Hecker Foley Artist
Ellen Heuer Foley Artist
John Hainey Special Sound Effects
Jay Johnson Title Designer
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Ben Myron Producer
George Harrison Executive Producer
Garth Thomas Co-Producer
Denis O'Brien Executive Producer
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