Fletch

Name: Fletch
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1985-05-31
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini

1985·Movie·PG·98 min·★ 6.7(771)

Comedy Crime Mystery More English titles

“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.

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Brazil	—	Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan	—	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Fletch

Fletch is a 1985 English-language comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Ritchie. The cast is led by Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Fletch was produced by Universal Pictures and Vincent Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 31, 1985, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.

Director: Michael Ritchie
Writers: Andrew Bergman
Release date: May 31, 1985
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $60 million
Production: Universal Pictures, Vincent Pictures

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Fletch cast & crew

Fletch was directed by Michael Ritchie and written by Andrew Bergman.

The cast features Chevy Chase as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher, Tim Matheson as Alan Stanwyk, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Gail Stanwyk, Joe Don Baker as Chief Jerry Karlin, Richard Libertini as Frank Walker, and Geena Davis as Larry.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harold Faltermeyer, cinematography is by Fred Schuler, and it was produced by Peter Douglas and Alan Greisman.

Is Fletch worth watching?

Fletch holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 771 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, crime, and mystery, Fletch is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Fletch

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