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Checking Out

4.419881h 36mRMovieComedy

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.

DirectorDavid Leland
WriterJoe Eszterhas
ProducersBen Myron·George Harrison

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Leland

JDJeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Ray Macklin
MMMelanie Mayron
Melanie Mayron
Jenny Macklin
MTMichael Tucker
Michael Tucker
Harry Lardner
KYKathleen York
Kathleen York
Diana
AMAnn Magnuson
Ann Magnuson
Connie Hagen
AH
Allan Havey
Pat Hagen
JAJo Harvey Allen
Jo Harvey Allen
Barbara
IWIan Wolfe
Ian Wolfe
Mr. D'Amato
BBBilly Beck
Billy Beck
Father Carmody
TD
Trudy Dochterman
Val
JDJohn Durbin
John Durbin
Spencer Gillinger
ALAdelle Lutz
Adelle Lutz
Dr. Helmsley

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Checking Out — streaming FAQ

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Checking Out isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Checking Out on Netflix?

No, Checking Out is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Where can I watch Checking Out for free?

Checking Out isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.