The Couch Trip (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, The Couch Trip is a comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 97 minutes. “A comedy of truly loony proportions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The escaped delinquent John W. Burns, Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
Who’s in it. The Couch Trip stars Dan Aykroyd as John W. Burns, Jr., Walter Matthau as Donald Becker, Charles Grodin as George Matlin and Donna Dixon as Laura Rollins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Couch Trip has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Couch Trip page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Couch Trip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Couch Trip (1988)?
- In US, The Couch Trip is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Couch Trip worth watching?
- The Couch Trip holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Couch Trip?
- The Couch Trip stars Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Donna Dixon and Richard Romanus.
- When was The Couch Trip released?
- The Couch Trip was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.