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The Couch Trip

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In this zany comedy, we follow the adventures of a patient at a psychiatric sanatorium who, after a daring escape, decides to take advantage of his sudden freedom and pose as a renowned psychiatrist at a prestigious institution in Los Angeles. With a natural talent for manipulating those around him, this quirky character soon becomes the center of attention, winning over both the patients and the hospital staff.

However, this imposter's life becomes complicated as he faces the challenges of the real world, trying to maintain his facade while getting caught up in increasingly hilarious chaos. His unconventional approach to therapy, which mixes humor and a peculiar streetwise wisdom, starts to create confusion but, at the same time, also begins to heal the lost souls he aims to help.

Meanwhile, authorities realize that the real psychiatrist has vanished, launching a frantic search that threatens to expose his deception. With a cast full of endearing personalities, the film unfolds a delightful identity game that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, laughing out loud at every outrageous situation.

In the end, the line between reality and madness blurs, offering a message about therapy, friendship, and self-acceptance, all wrapped in a tribute to the absurdity of life.

Media type
Movie
Year
1988
Director
Michael Ritchie
Writer
Steven Kampmann
William Porter
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
5.80
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
33.00
Actors
Dan Aykroyd
Walter Matthau
Charles Grodin
Donna Dixon
Richard Romanus
Mary Gross
David Clennon
Arye Gross
Victoria Jackson
Michael DeLorenzo
Mickey Jones
J.E. Freeman
David Wohl
Michael Ensign
Carol Mansell
Robert Hirschfeld
Charles Levin
Kevin Rooney
Myrna White
Scott Thomson
Tony Rolon
Scott Weintraub
Donna Mitchell
David Grant Hayward
Jonathan Emerson
Beverly Archer
Gloria Dorson
Charles Sweigart
Susan Kellermann
Don Stark
Benbow Ritchie
Jean Sterling
Susan Benn
Jan Cobler
Adrian Aron
Ralph Adano
Robert Dawson
June Claman
Michael Gregory
John Sinclair
Kenneth Danziger
Corey Rand
John Mahon
John D. LeMay
Neal Kaz
Tino Insana
Duane Tucker
Rick Garcia
Chevy Chase
Gender
Comedy
Country
United States
Producers
Lawrence Gordon
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
The Couch Trip
Duration
97
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