The Couch Trip
“A comedy of truly loony proportions.”
Synopsis
The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
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The Couch Trip Official Trailer #1 - Dan Aykroyd Movie (1988) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Dan Aykroyd
John W. Burns, Jr.
Walter Matthau
Donald Becker
Charles Grodin
George Matlin
Donna Dixon
Laura Rollins
Richard Romanus
Harvey Michaels
Mary Gross
Vera Maitlin
David Clennon
Lawrence Baird
Arye Gross
Perry Kovin
Victoria Jackson
Robin
Michael DeLorenzo
Lopez
Mickey Jones
Watkins
J.E. Freeman
Unger
David Wohl
Dr. Smet
Michael Ensign
Hendricks
Carol Mansell
Mrs. Blair
Robert Hirschfeld
Night Watchman
Charles Levin
TV Reporter
Kevin Rooney
Cop at Hollywood Sign
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Kolb, Steven Kampmann, William Porter
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- The Couch Trip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Ken Kolb, Steven Kampmann, William Porter
Michel Colombier
Donald E. Thorin
Richard A. Harris
Lawrence Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Kampmann
Writer
Michael Ritchie
Director
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
William Porter
Writer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Couch Trip
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Couch Trip about?
The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
Who directed The Couch Trip?
The Couch Trip was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Couch Trip?
The principal cast of The Couch Trip includes Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Donna Dixon, Richard Romanus.
When was The Couch Trip released and how long is it?
The Couch Trip was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Couch Trip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Couch Trip was composed by Michel Colombier.
Is The Couch Trip based on a book or true story?
The Couch Trip is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ken Kolb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Couch Trip?
The Couch Trip holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).