ComedyYear1988Duration1h 37mIMDb5.8

The Couch Trip

Comedy

When a burnt-out shrink needs a temp, a charming escaped convict takes over his practice and radio show.

Trailer

Cast

Michael Ritchie

Director

Dan Aykroyd

John W. Burns, Jr.

Walter Matthau

Donald Becker

Charles Grodin

George Maitlin

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

RH

Robert Hirschfeld

Night Watchman

Charles Levin

TV Reporter

KR

Kevin Rooney

Cop at Hollywood Sign

KK

Ken Kolb

Writer

SK

Steven Kampmann

Writer

WP

William Porter

Writer

SS

Sean Stein

Writer

Walter Bernstein

Writer

Comments

10 Comments

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WarutthaImNov 16, 2022

The Couch Trip

Roshan GhimireNov 16, 2022

does anybody know why this movie is called the couch trip? i was just watching it and am still not sure why this title was picked the movie was very funny and its probably my favorite Dan Aykroyd performance it even beats out his Ghostbusters performance i had never heard of the movie before i seen it in a sears store i read the back and thought it sounded good so i bought and when i finally got a chance to watch it, i thought it was better than what i had originally expected. this movie rates as good as animal house and national lampoon's vacation in my mind i wish comedies that have come out lately were written as well as this one was nothing sad happens in it and the bad stuff that does happen are also funny parts if anyone else feels this way and would like to read a comedy script for a movie that doesn't have a sad situation in it email me at killer2511@hotmail.com

user5514417857123Nov 16, 2022

"The Couch Trip" is one of those silly comedies that they cranked out in the '80s. In this case, Dan Aykroyd plays a mental patient who poses as a psychiatrist, and he goes to Beverly Hills to sub for Charles Grodin. Most of the movie's humor springs from their satirical look at Beverly Hills and people's empty lives there (a woman has a power struggle with her maid). It's the sort of movie that you just watch to have a good time. Don't expect any kind of religious experience. But you'll most likely laugh a lot at how the Beverly Hills people flaunt their wealth. Also starring Walter Matthau, Donna Dixon, Arye Gross and Victoria Jackson (of "UHF").

rockpujeeNov 16, 2022

This was an 1970s-type irreverent comedy, poking fun at the psychiatric profession and at Beverly Hills. I didn't mind that but I did object to more that irreverence regarding marriage and religion: two topics which secular filmmakers (meaning about everyone in Hollywood and elsewhere) just can't stop trashing. Walter Matthau plays a scuzzy character, "Donald Becker," who walks around with a cleric's collar on, which offends me but when has Hollywood ever been worried about offending Christians? Anyway, despite that nonsense the film has its entertaining moments and even some charm to it. Dan Aykroyd is good at paying a nut-case and Donna Dixon ("Laura Rollins") is a knockout. I am sorry she didn't have a bigger role.

@love3Nov 16, 2022

One of the most underrated comedies. Dan Akroyd is hilarious in this over the top role; Charles Grodin gives a performance nearly as good as in "Midnight Run;" and Walter Matthau gives a superb comedic performance in this sometimes subdued, sometimes wacky film. Akroyd and Matthau have great chemistry together....

Akash VyasNov 16, 2022

As a fan of Dan Aykroyd, I watched this film when it was recently shown in the middle of night on TV. I wasn't expecting much, so it came as a big surprise that I loved it so much. This is the type of film that Dan Aykroyd seems to love to make. A chance for him to 'ham it up' and not take things too seriously. If you loved him in The Blues Brothers or Ghostbusters you'll know what I mean, and you'd be wise to check out The Couch Trip. Avid fans of Aykroyd will also have fun spotting all the tiny links to his other films in the script! I can't describe this film without spoiling it for you, so all I can do is tell you to check it out. I can't praise this film highly enough, and it must surely be time for a DVD release!!

flopipopNov 16, 2022

I would agree with the comments already posted to this site by the previous rater. I first stumbled across this movie back in the '80s, when I was employed at a psychiatric hospital. Unfortunately, many of the barbs aimed at the psychiatric profession do hit home. I especially enjoyed the ending, where the psychiatrist would speak thru the door to the hospitalized Grodin. Trust me, its fairly accurate. Of course, doors at most psych hospitals are not locked, nor are straightjackets used much these days, and any hospital MUST be licensed to have a "padded room". But a wonderfully underrated film, and certainly one that is quite amusing. Jeff

Binta2rayNov 16, 2022

I am surprised that this, well above average 80's comedy scores only a 5.2 from all the IMDB voters. Dan Ackroyd does his usual satirical turn as a con who seizes a great opportunity to steal a contract from his prisons physician. He retreats to California to start his work giving advice on a radio show pretending to be the infamous Dr Lawrence Baird. The only person that knows he's an imposter is the drunken priest (Walter Matthau) who comes along to be pampered by Ackroyd's new found wealth having blakmailed him. Charles Grodin throws in a good supporting performance too. For its genre I think this film deserves the same crediblity as 'Ferris Bueller' or 'Trading Places'. 7.5 / 10

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