Fletch (1985)
Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.
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.
Read the Fletch feature →- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $59.6M
Media
Top billed cast
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Chevy ChaseIrwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Joe Don BakerChief Jerry Karlin
Dana Wheeler-NicholsonGail Stanwyk
Richard LibertiniFrank Walker
Tim MathesonAlan Stanwyk
M. Emmet WalshDr. Joseph Dolan
Geena DavisLarry
George WendtFat Sam
Kenneth MarsStanton Boyd
Bill HendersonSpeaker
William TraylorTed Underhill
George WynerMarvin GilletKeywords
DisguiseJournalistPolice corruptionRio de janeiroDivorce lawyerDirty copCountry clubInsurance scamSanta monica californiaAssumed identityHeroin addictFletchCabanaSocial engineering
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityDisguise · Journalist · Police CorruptionNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedyDirector preference215516Actor preference102153 · 59803 · 57888
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Frequently asked questions about Fletch
What is Fletch 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.
How long is Fletch?
Fletch has a runtime of 98 minutes.