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The Couch Trip

5.519881h 37mRMovieComedy

The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.

DirectorMichael Ritchie
WritersSteven Kampmann·William Porter
ProducerLawrence Gordon

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Cast · Directed by Michael Ritchie

DADan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
John W. Burns, Jr.
WMWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Donald Becker
CGCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin
George Matlin
DDDonna Dixon
Donna Dixon
Laura Rollins
RRRichard Romanus
Richard Romanus
Harvey Michaels
MGMary Gross
Mary Gross
Vera Maitlin
DCDavid Clennon
David Clennon
Lawrence Baird
AGArye Gross
Arye Gross
Perry Kovin
VJVictoria Jackson
Victoria Jackson
Robin
MDMichael DeLorenzo
Michael DeLorenzo
Lopez
MJMickey Jones
Mickey Jones
Watkins
JFJ.E. Freeman
J.E. Freeman
Unger

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The Couch Trip — streaming FAQ

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The Couch Trip is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Couch Trip on Netflix?

No, The Couch Trip is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

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Yes — The Couch Trip is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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The Couch Trip is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.