Fletch

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Fletch

PG

Released May 31, 1985

1h 38m

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

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A veritable chameleon, investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher (Chevy Chase) might drive his editor (Richard Libertini) up the wall, but he always produces great pieces for the newspaper. When his next story is about the drug trade taking place on the beach, Fletch goes undercover as a homeless man. Unaware of Fletch's true identity, businessman Alan Stanwyk (Tim Matheson) offers Fletch $50,000 to kill him. Intrigued, Fletch decides to unearth the full story behind the offer.

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Critics Consensus

Quotably funny -- and fast-paced enough to smooth over the jokes that don't land -- Fletch is one of the best big-screen vehicles for Chevy Chase's brand of smug silliness.

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Admittedly, the storyline weaves all over the place, but no matter - Chase's performance and a plethora of daft and witty situations carry it past some structural rough spots.

May 31, 2017

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Variety Staff

Variety

A breezy, peppy frolic and a tour de force for Chase.

Dec 8, 2007

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Michael Ritchie's 1985 mystery comedy has the pleasant, modest feel of a Fox B picture from the 30s.

Dec 8, 2007

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

Fletch is first and foremost a Chevy Chase vehicle, and how well the film works for you will depend heavily on how much you enjoy Chase’s shaggy comic style, which freely mixes deadpan dialogue and physical slapstick with heavy doses of sarcasm

Rated: 3/4

Sep 3, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Plenty of choice quips (“You using the whole fist, doc?”) tossed off with panache by one of the original Not Ready for Prime-Time Players.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 28, 2024

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

“Fletch” is a fun comedy romp from the ‘80s—with a bouncy synth-heavy score, tight pacing, and good performances.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 31, 2023

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Axel A

I never read the book but I just watched this movie last week on Labor Day because it was streaming on Netflix for the 40th anniversary and this is one of new favorite movies of the 80s. This has the best comedy for audiences ever, even the soundtrack was really catchy tho. Nothing will get any better than this. This is the most successful movies to get a huge comeback ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Chevy Chase as Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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D C

Its an all time classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Lionel H

Everything about the movie is just so great the acting and the funny funny jokes are just endless. Chevey chase at the prime of his acting career.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Kristian B

Chevy Chase is really funny and this movie is the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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James D

Funny funny movie. One of chases best

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Michael Ritchie

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Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher

Dana Wheeler-Nicholson

Gail Stanwyk

Tim Matheson

Alan Stanwyk

Joe Don Baker

Chief Jerry Karlin

Richard Libertini

Frank Walker

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Synopsis

A veritable chameleon, investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher (Chevy Chase) might drive his editor (Richard Libertini) up the wall, but he always produces great pieces for the newspaper. When his next story is about the drug trade taking place on the beach, Fletch goes undercover as a homeless man. Unaware of Fletch's true identity, businessman Alan Stanwyk (Tim Matheson) offers Fletch $50,000 to kill him. Intrigued, Fletch decides to unearth the full story behind the offer.

Director: Michael Ritchie
Producer: Peter Douglas, Alan Greisman
Screenwriter: Andrew Bergman
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 31, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround

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