Movie

The Check is in the Mail...

“Plastic Money... Phony Credit... Enough is Enough! This American Family Has Had It!”

★ 6.3(4)19861h 23m

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Director: Joan Darling
Release date: 1986-05-02
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Media Home Entertainment

About The Check is in the Mail...

The Check is in the Mail... is a 1986 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Joan Darling, starring Brian Dennehy, Anne Archer and Hallie Todd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Check is in the Mail... in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Meet Richard Jackson - a man fed up with the insanity of "plastic" suburban living. Rallying his befuddled family around him, Richard mounts an outrageously comic assault on credit card craziness, "Yuppie" status symbols and "the system" in general!

Cast

Brian Dennehy

Richard Jackson

Anne Archer

Peggy Jackson

Hallie Todd

Robin Jackson

Chris Hebert

Danny Jackson

Michael Bowen

Gary Jackson

Dick Shawn

Donald

Nita Talbot

Donald's Wife

Greg Mullavey

Harry Danvers

Beau Starr

Rocco

Harry Townes

Fred Steinkrause

Richard Foronjy

Tony, the Brakeman

Ken Olfson

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Check is in the Mail... in Israel?+

The Check is in the Mail... is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Check is in the Mail... on Netflix?+

The Check is in the Mail... is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is The Check is in the Mail...?+

The Check is in the Mail... has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Check is in the Mail...?+

The Check is in the Mail... stars Brian Dennehy, Anne Archer, Hallie Todd, Chris Hebert and Michael Bowen.

When did The Check is in the Mail... come out?+

The Check is in the Mail... is a 1986 movie directed by Joan Darling.

What genre is The Check is in the Mail...?+

The Check is in the Mail... is Comedy film.

Who directed The Check is in the Mail...?+

The Check is in the Mail... was directed by Joan Darling.