Checking Out: Grand Hotel (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2004, Checking Out: Grand Hotel is a drama and documentary film directed by Peter Fitzgerald, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Until 1932's Grand Hotel, never had there existed an all-star ensemble cast on film. Conceived by MGM's production genius Irving Thalberg, the film boasted names like Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery and John and Lionel Barrymore and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This short documentary takes a look at the making of the classic film.
Who’s in it. Checking Out: Grand Hotel stars Tom Kane as Narrator (voice), Maureen O'Sullivan as Self (archive footage), Sydney Guilaroff as Self - Key MGM Hair Designer (archive footage) and Joan Crawford as Self / Flaemmchen (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Checking Out: Grand Hotel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checking Out: Grand Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checking Out: Grand Hotel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checking Out: Grand Hotel (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checking Out: Grand Hotel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checking Out: Grand Hotel worth watching?
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Checking Out: Grand Hotel?
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel stars Tom Kane, Maureen O'Sullivan, Sydney Guilaroff, Joan Crawford and J.J. Cohn.
- When was Checking Out: Grand Hotel released?
- Checking Out: Grand Hotel was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.