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 stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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.