Drop Dead Fred

Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This Guy Breaks Everything.

19911h 39m5.8(422 votes)

ComedyFantasyFamilyDrama

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. It stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, and Marsha Mason. The film runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 422 votes.

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Director

Ate de Jong

Cast

Phoebe Cates

Elizabeth

Rik Mayall

Drop Dead Fred

Marsha Mason

Polly

Tim Matheson

Charles

Carrie Fisher

Janie

Keith Charles

Murray

Ashley Peldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Dead Fred

Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred?

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Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?

Drop Dead Fred stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, and Tim Matheson, and was directed by Ate de Jong.

How long is Drop Dead Fred?

Drop Dead Fred has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes.

When did Drop Dead Fred come out?

Drop Dead Fred was released in 1991.

What genre is Drop Dead Fred?

Drop Dead Fred is a comedy, fantasy, family, and drama film.

Is Drop Dead Fred worth watching?

Drop Dead Fred holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.