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Mood:
- HumorousOffbeatTouching
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Plot:
- Actor's LifeGolden YearsFamily GatheringsFamily LifeElderlyFamily RelationsSiblings RelationsHomecoming more...
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Genres:
- ComedyDrama
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary21st Century
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Place:
- New YorkUSA
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Praise:
- Award Winner
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Based on:
- Based on Play
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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Checking Out, 2005
English
USA
Profile of Checking Out
Checking Out can be described as humorous, offbeat, and touching. The plot revolves around the golden years, a family gathering, and the life of an actor. The main genres are comedy and drama. In approach, Checking Out is realistic. It is located in New York. It takes place in contemporary times. Checking Out is adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being an award winner.
Summary of Checking Out
This charming, off-beat 2005 comedy stars Peter Falk as a famous actor celebrating his 90th birthday. When his three children arrive to wish him well, he informs them of his plans to commit suicide, so that instead of leaving the world with a whimper he can exit with a grand, dramatic bang. Hilarity and hijinks ensue among the cast of quirky characters. Judge Reinhold, Laura San Giacomo, and David Paymer also star.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 10 April 2005 |
| Runtime: | 94 min |
Cast and Crew
as Morris Applebaum
as Flo Applebaum
as Ted Applebaum
as Barry Applebaum
