The Couch Trip

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The Couch Trip

R

1988

1h 38m

Comedy

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John Burns is a patient at a mental institution who gets an unexpected shot at freedom when circumstances find him mistaken for a colleague of Dr. George Maitlin. Sneaking out of the facility, Burns poses as his psychiatrist on a radio show in Los Angeles, which leads to great ratings for the program. Burns also finds a new friend in homeless eccentric Donald Becker, but his good times are threatened when Maitlin discovers the ruse.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

2.5/4

Alas, despite its cast, The Couch Trip is a disappointment, a missed opportunity.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jun 4, 2025

2.5/4

...a laugh-out-loud comedy that benefits substantially from the top-notch efforts of its eclectic cast members...

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Ángel Luis Inurria

El Pais (Spain)

Mar 26, 2020

The result is a minor comedy that doesn't add anything to the genre. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Hilary Mantel

The Spectator

Aug 31, 2018

This is a film which sets out to amuse us mildly and take no risks.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Jul 24, 2005

2/5

Jonathan R. Perry

Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

May 19, 2005

2/5

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 7, 2026

The Couch Trip is not a good movie!

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Landon J

@Minxsykitty Jul 29, 2026

Really really loses steam at about 3/4. Pretty fun and has an interesting premise, but isn't compelling towards the end. I'd still see it though, just keep expectations in check. Kinda like the cross between a chicken wing, and "Catch me if you can".

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thiago S

@Thiagostone Apr 11, 2026

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Julian B

@Spursy153 Nov 10, 2025

Great movie worth watching , I loved the 80s movies

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Oct 21, 2025

Funny in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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steve d

@RT35616104 Jan 6, 2023

With this cast it should have been funny.

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Michael Ritchie

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Dan Aykroyd

John Burns

Walter Matthau

Donald Becker

Charles Grodin

George Maitlin

Donna Dixon

Laura Rollins

Richard Romanus

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Synopsis

John Burns is a patient at a mental institution who gets an unexpected shot at freedom when circumstances find him mistaken for a colleague of Dr. George Maitlin. Sneaking out of the facility, Burns poses as his psychiatrist on a radio show in Los Angeles, which leads to great ratings for the program. Burns also finds a new friend in homeless eccentric Donald Becker, but his good times are threatened when Maitlin discovers the ruse.

Director: Michael Ritchie
Producer: Lawrence Gordon
Screenwriter: Steven Kampmann, William Porter, Sean Stein, Walter Bernstein
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc., Orion Pictures
Production Co: Orion Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 8, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.9M
Runtime: 1h 38m

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