Andre Gonzales
7/10Old school comedy. Still a pretty funny movie though. They don't make comedies like this any more.
Reviewed on May 14, 2023
Drop Dead Fred(1991)
Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This Guy Breaks Everything.
5.8(419)1h 39m1991-04-19
ComedyFantasyFamilyDrama
Drop Dead Fred Synopsis
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
Drop Dead Fred (1991) is a comedy, fantasy, family and drama film directed by Ate de Jong, released on April 19, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason and Tim Matheson. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 419 ratings.
- Director:
- Ate de Jong
- Writers:
- Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis, Elizabeth Livingston
- Producers:
- Paul Webster
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Deming
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $6,788,000
- Revenue:
- $13,878,334
- Status:
- Released
Drop Dead Fred (1991) Trailer
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Drop Dead Fred Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phoebe Cates
as Elizabeth
Rik Mayall
as Drop Dead Fred
Marsha Mason
as Polly
Tim Matheson
as Charles
Carrie Fisher
as Janie
- Keith Charles
Keith Charles
as Murray
Ashley Peldon
as Young Elizabeth
Daniel Gerroll
as Nigel
Ron Eldard
as Mickey Bunce
- Eleanor Mondale
Eleanor Mondale
as Attractive Customer
- Bob Reid
Bob Reid
as Judge Dubben
- Peter Thoemke
Peter Thoemke
as Arsonist
Key crew
Directed by Ate de Jong, written by Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis and Elizabeth Livingston, produced by Paul Webster.
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Drop Dead Fred Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 419 ratings.
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Drop Dead Fred – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred online?
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Drop Dead Fred (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?
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The main cast of Drop Dead Fred (1991) includes Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson and Carrie Fisher. The film was directed by Ate de Jong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drop Dead Fred released?
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Drop Dead Fred was released on April 19, 1991 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Drop Dead Fred worth watching?
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Drop Dead Fred (1991) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 419 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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