''Checking Out'' is a 2005 American

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

directed by Jeff Hare and written by Richard Marcus, based on the play of the same name by

Allen Swift Ira J. Stadlen (January 16, 1924 – April 18, 2010), known professionally as Allen Swift, was an American actor, writer and magician, best known as a voiceover artist who voiced cartoon characters Simon Bar Sinister and Riff-Raff on the ' ...

. It stars

Peter Falk Peter Michael Falk (September 16, 1927 – June 23, 2011) was an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Columbo (character), Lieutenant Columbo on the NBC/American Broadcasting Company, ABC series ''Columbo'' (196 ...

Laura San Giacomo Laura San Giacomo (born November 14, 1961 or 1962) is an American actress. She played Cynthia in the film ''Sex, Lies, and Videotape'' (1989) for which she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Kit De Luca in the film ''Pre ...

David Paymer David Emmanuel Paymer (born August 30, 1954) is an American actor and television director. He has been in films such as '' Mr. Saturday Night'', '' Quiz Show'', '' Searching for Bobby Fischer'', ''City Slickers'', '' Crazy People'', '' State an ...

and

Judge Reinhold Edward Ernest "Judge" Reinhold Jr. (born May 21, 1957) is an American actor who is best known for his work in Hollywood films during the 1980s. He has starred in several popular films such as '' Stripes'' (1981), '' Fast Times at Ridgemont High' ...

Plot

Morris Applebaum, an eccentric, celebrated stage actor of Jewish origin summons by letters his three adult children to his Manhattan apartment for the celebration of his 90th birthday and a special event they'll never forget; when the party's over, Morris plans to take his "final exit". He is healthy and not unduly depressed although he's missing his wife, but he just wants to go out the way he's lived, on his own terms and as a performance. Now it's up to his hilarious offspring – Flo, Ted, Barry and his daughter-in-law and her teen son and daughter – to put aside their own excessive baggage from childhood and convince Morris that he touched many people and changed their lives. But Morris escapes from his apartment by hiring a taxi cab and, assisted by the NYC geriatric psychiatrists Dr. Sheldon Henning, the adventure begins.

Сast

as Morris Applebaum *

as Flo Applebaum *

as Ted Applebaum *

as Barry Applebaum * Jeffrey D. Sams as Dr. Sheldon Henning *

Shera Danese Shera Danese is an American actress and the widow of actor Peter Falk, the star of ''Columbo''. Danese appeared alongside Falk on ''Columbo'' in several supporting roles and holds the distinction of making the most appearances of any actress in th ...

as Rhonda Applebaum *

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Mary Elizabeth Winstead (born November 28, 1984) is an American actress and singer. Her first major role was that of Jessica Bennett (Passions), Jessica Bennett on the NBC soap opera ''Passions'' (1999–2000). She came to wider attention for h ...

as Lisa Applebaum *

Dan Byrd Daniel Byrd (born November 20, 1985) is an American actor. His most prominent roles include the 2004 film ''A Cinderella Story'', the 2006 remake of '' The Hills Have Eyes'', the 2010 films ''Easy A'' and '' Norman'', and the sitcoms ''Aliens in ...

as Jason Applebaum *

Tony Todd Anthony Tiran Todd (December 4, 1954 – November 6, 2024) was an American actor known for his distinctly deep and gravelly voice. He amassed several credits on screen and in video games since the 1980s, including the Candyman (character), titl ...

as Manuel * Alex Datcher as Raphaella * David Bowe as Allen * Bob Bancroft as Foyt *

Luis Antonio Ramos Luis Antonio Ramos (born February 25, 1973) is an American actor who has been on and starred in various film and television shows such as ''Martin'', ''Early Edition'', ''New York Undercover'', '' In the House'', ''Friends'', ''The Shield'', '' CS ...

as Luis * Galen Yuen as Foreman * Joey Gray as Dan * Anthony Giangrande as Aaron * Philippe Bergeron as Driver * Jordana Capra as Woman Customer * Megahn Perry as Sitcom Woman * Michael Bavone as Nurse * Jasmine Jessica Anthony as Young Flo Applebaum (uncredited) *

Tara Lynne Barr Tara Lynne Barr (born October 2, 1993) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying Roxy in the dark comedy film ''God Bless America'' (2011), which earned her a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feat ...

as Ballet Student (uncredited) *

Gavin MacLeod Gavin MacLeod ( ; born Allan George See; February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021) was an American actor best known for his roles as news writer Murray Slaughter on ''The Mary Tyler Moore Show'' and ship's captain Merrill Stubing on ABC's ''The Love ...

as Doorman (uncredited)

Reception

On review aggregator

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, the film holds a rating of 38%, based on 8 reviews. On

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, the film has a weighted average score of 44 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.

References

External links

* 2005 films 2005 comedy films American comedy films Films about actors Films about old age Films about suicide Films set in New York City Films shot in New York City Films directed by Jeff Hare Films scored by Nicholas Pike 2000s English-language films 2000s American films English-language comedy films {{2000s-US-film-stub