The movie ‘Checking Out’ released in 2005 is a comedy. In the film, a well-known stage actor calls his family together for a party and contemplates suicide unless they can persuade him otherwise. The movie reveals where the filming took place, the characters and their roles, plus enthralling behind the scenes trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of ‘Checking Out’ occurred in multiple places. The main shooting locations were Los Angeles in California, Montréal in Québec, Canada, and in New York City, New York. The exact filming dates are not provided. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Falk | Morris Applebaum |
| Laura San Giacomo | Flo Applebaum |
| David Paymer | Ted Applebaum |
| Judge Reinhold | Barry Apple(baum) |
| Shera Danese | Rhonda Apple |
| Mary Elizabeth Winstead | Lisa Apple |
| Dan Byrd | Jason Apple |
| Tony Todd | Manuel |
| Alex Datcher | Raphaella |
| David Bowe | Allen |
| Bob Bancroft | Foyt |
| Luis Antonio Ramos | Luis |
| Galen Yuen | Foreman |
| Anthony Giangrande | Aaron |
| Philippe Bergeron | Driver |
| Jordana Capra | Woman Customer |
| Michael Bavone | Nurse |
| Sam Aaron | Young Morris Applebaum (uncredited) |
| Jasmine Jessica Anthony | Young Flo Applebaum (uncredited) |
| Tara Lynne Barr | Ballet Student (uncredited) |
| Bart Gold | Cabbie (uncredited) |
| Paul Jacobson | Beatnik (uncredited) |
| Gavin MacLeod | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Adriana Millan | Maria (uncredited) |
| Laura Sorenson | Young Reva Applebaum (uncredited) |
| Travis Vigil | Young Barry Applebaum (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Peter Falk, who was 78 at the time, played the part of a 90-year-old named Morris who is planning to commit suicide. Falk himself passed away at age 83 due to Alzheimer’s.
- The film was directed by Jeff Hare and written by Richard Marcus and Allen Swift.
- The star-studded cast includes renowned actors such as Peter Falk, Laura San Giacomo and David Paymer among others.
- One of the highlighted quotes from the movie is from character Ted Applebaum saying: “Of course he knows how to push our buttons. He installed them.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Latitude: 45.5018869
- Longitude: -73.56739189999999
- Place ID: ChIJDbdkHFQayUwR7-8fITgxTmU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Montreal, QC, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
