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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

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Leland

Jeff Daniels

Melanie Mayron

Michael Tucker

Kathleen York

Ann Magnuson

Allan Havey

Jo Harvey Allen

Jo Harvey Allen

Ian Wolfe

Billy Beck

Trudy Dochterman

Trudy Dochterman

John Durbin

Spencer Gillinger

Adelle Lutz

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Checking Out — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Checking Out?

Checking Out is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Checking Out on Netflix?

No, Checking Out is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Checking Out on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Checking Out isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Checking Out for free?

Checking Out is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.