Fletch (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Fletch is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 98 minutes. “Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fletch stars Chevy Chase as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher, Joe Don Baker as Chief Jerry Karlin, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Gail Stanwyk and Richard Libertini as Frank Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Fletch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $59.6M 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fletch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fletch (1985)?
- In US, Fletch 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 worth watching?
- Fletch holds an audience score of 6.7 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?
- Fletch stars Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini and Tim Matheson.
- When was Fletch released?
- Fletch was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.