Fletch Lives (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Fletch Lives is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 95 minutes. “When there's more trouble than one man can handle...there's more than one man for the job.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he's checking out a tumbledown mansion he's inherited. When a woman he flirts with turns up dead, he becomes a suspect and must find the killer and clear his name.
Who’s in it. Fletch Lives stars Chevy Chase as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher, Hal Holbrook as Hamilton "Ham" Johnson, Julianne Phillips as Becky Culpepper and R. Lee Ermey as Jimmy Lee Farnsworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fletch Lives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fletch Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fletch Lives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fletch Lives (1989)?
- In US, Fletch Lives is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fletch Lives worth watching?
- Fletch Lives holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fletch Lives?
- Fletch Lives stars Chevy Chase, Hal Holbrook, Julianne Phillips, R. Lee Ermey and Richard Libertini.
- When was Fletch Lives released?
- Fletch Lives was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.