Der Couch-Trip

Here's a film that thinks it's far wittier than it is. A con artist assumes the identity of a famous radio psychiatrist. What follows is a series of predictable misunderstandings and wacky scenarios. It does manage to waste Dan Aykroyd's talents.

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Michael Ritchie directed Der Couch-Trip in 1988. See Michael Ritchie's full filmography, where to start with Michael Ritchie, or where to go after you've seen everything by Michael Ritchie.

Der Couch-Trip was released in 1988 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 97 minutes.