The 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 The 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.

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