Checking Out
“Nine out of ten doctors say Ray is perfectly healthy. But what do they know?”
Checking Out is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Checking Out
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- David Leland
- Release date
- 1988-10-26
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Handmade Films
Checking Out — trailer
About Checking Out
Checking Out is a 1988 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by David Leland, starring Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron and Michael Tucker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Checking Out in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Checking Out in Australia?+
In Australia, Checking Out is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Checking Out on Netflix?+
Checking Out is not on Netflix in Australia right now.
How long is Checking Out?+
Checking Out has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Checking Out?+
Checking Out stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Mayron, Michael Tucker, Kathleen York and Ann Magnuson.
When did Checking Out come out?+
Checking Out is a 1988 movie directed by David Leland.
What genre is Checking Out?+
Checking Out is Comedy film.
Who directed Checking Out?+
Checking Out was directed by David Leland.
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