Fletch Lives
“When there's more trouble than one man can handle...there's more than one man for the job.”
Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he's checking out a tumbledown mansion he's inherited. When a woman he flirts with turns up dead, he becomes a suspect and must find the killer and clear his name.
Where to watch Fletch Lives in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Fletch Lives there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Fletch Lives streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Fletch Lives
Fletch Lives is a 1989 English-language comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Ritchie. The cast is led by Chevy Chase, Hal Holbrook, Julianne Phillips. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Fletch Lives was produced by Universal Pictures, Vincent Pictures, and Cornelius Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 17, 1989, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers
- Leon Capetanos
- Release date
- March 17, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Vincent Pictures, Cornelius Productions
Fletch Lives cast & crew
Fletch Lives was directed by Michael Ritchie and written by Leon Capetanos.
The cast features Chevy Chase as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher, Hal Holbrook as Hamilton "Ham" Johnson, Julianne Phillips as Becky Culpepper, R. Lee Ermey as Jimmy Lee Farnsworth, Richard Libertini as Frank Walker, and Randall 'Tex' Cobb as Ben Dover.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harold Faltermeyer, cinematography is by John McPherson, and it was produced by Alan Greisman and Bob Larson.
Is Fletch Lives worth watching?
Fletch Lives holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 337 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and mystery, Fletch Lives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fletch Lives
Fletch Lives isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Fletch Lives
Chevy Chase
Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Hal Holbrook
Hamilton "Ham" Johnson
Julianne Phillips
Becky Culpepper
R. Lee Ermey
Jimmy Lee Farnsworth
Richard Libertini
Frank Walker
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Ben Dover
Cleavon Little
Calculus Entropy
George Wyner
Marvin Gillet
Patricia Kalember
Amanda Ray Ross
Geoffrey Lewis
KKK Leader
Richard Belzer
Phil
Phil Hartman
Bly Manager
More from the Fletch Collection
Fletch Lives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fletch Lives in United States?
Fletch Lives is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Fletch Lives in?
Fletch Lives is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fletch Lives?
Fletch Lives runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Fletch Lives rated?
Fletch Lives is rated PG. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 337 ratings.
More like Fletch Lives
