Checking Out (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Checking Out is a comedy and drama film directed by Jeff Hare, running about 94 minutes. “It ain't over 'til his family says so!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A feisty octogenarian on the verge of his ninetieth birthday invites his three grown children to his upcoming birthday celebration with the explicit understanding that when the festivities end, so does his life.
Who’s in it. Checking Out stars Peter Falk as Morris Applebaum, Laura San Giacomo as Flo Appelbaum, Judge Reinhold as Barry Apple(baum) and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lisa Apple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Checking Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checking Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checking Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checking Out (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checking Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checking Out worth watching?
- Checking Out holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Checking Out?
- Checking Out stars Peter Falk, Laura San Giacomo, Judge Reinhold, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Shera Danese.
- When was Checking Out released?
- Checking Out was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.