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Fletch

Play trailer Poster for Fletch PG Released May 31, 1985 1h 38m Comedy Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review Variety Staff Variety A breezy, peppy frolic and a tour de force for Chase. Dec 8, 2007 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review D C Its an all time classic. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Kristian B Chevy Chase is really funny and this movie is the best. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review James D Funny funny movie. One of chases best Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/24 Full Review Erik B Chevy Chase at his absolute best, pretending to be a plethora of memorable characters. Still hilarious after nearly 40 years. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Ritchie

Director

Chevy Chase

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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