Fletch(1985)
Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.
Fletch Synopsis
When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
Fletch (1985) is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on May 31, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Joe Don Baker. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 795 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Andrew Bergman, Gregory McDonald
- Producers:
- Peter Douglas, Alan Greisman
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Schuler
- Composer:
- Harold Faltermeyer
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Vincent Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $59,612,888
- Status:
- Released
Fletch (1985) Trailer
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Fletch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chevy Chase
as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Tim Matheson
as Alan Stanwyk
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
as Gail Stanwyk
Joe Don Baker
as Chief Jerry Karlin
Richard Libertini
as Frank Walker
Geena Davis
as Larry
M. Emmet Walsh
as Dr. Joseph Dolan
George Wendt
as Fat Sam
Kenneth Mars
as Stanton Boyd
Bill Henderson
as Speaker
William Traylor
as Ted Underhill
George Wyner
as Marvin Gillet
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Andrew Bergman and Gregory McDonald, produced by Peter Douglas and Alan Greisman.
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Fletch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 795 ratings.
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Fletch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fletch online?
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Fletch (1985) 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 Fletch?
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The main cast of Fletch (1985) includes Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker and Richard Libertini. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fletch released?
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Fletch was released on May 31, 1985 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Fletch worth watching?
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Fletch (1985) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 795 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fletch?
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Yes. The official Fletch trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.