Drop Dead Fred (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, Drop Dead Fred is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Ate de Jong, running about 103 minutes. “Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This guy breaks everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job. In between the chaos and mayhem that Fred creates, Elizabeth attempts to win back her husband and return to normality.
Who’s in it. Drop Dead Fred stars Phoebe Cates as Elizabeth, Rik Mayall as Drop Dead Fred, Marsha Mason as Polly and Tim Matheson as Charles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Drop Dead Fred has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.9M 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 Drop Dead Fred page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drop Dead Fred tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred (1991)?
- In US, Drop Dead Fred 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 Drop Dead Fred worth watching?
- Drop Dead Fred holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?
- Drop Dead Fred stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson and Carrie Fisher.
- When was Drop Dead Fred released?
- Drop Dead Fred was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.