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Drop Dead Fred

1991Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

Comedy
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic255.4Rotten Tomatoes11%77%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic255.4Rotten Tomatoes11%77%

Summary

An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ate de Jong
Written by
Carlos Davis, Elizabeth Livingston, Anthony Fingleton
Produced by
Paul Webster
Music by
Randy Edelman

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Facts

April 19, 1991 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
April 19, 1991
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Loving Parent, Cruel Parent, From the Mouths of Babes, Laser-Guided Karma +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Drop Dead Fred?"

Questions about Drop Dead Fred

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drop Dead Fred?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Drop Dead Fred from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Drop Dead Fred worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 25). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Drop Dead Fred okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Drop Dead Fred make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Drop Dead Fred?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Drop Dead Fred use?

Loving Parent, Cruel ParentFrom the Mouths of BabesLaser-Guided KarmaJerk with a Heart of GoldTitle DropApplied PhlebotinumJump ScareNever My FaultPoltergeistMy Beloved SmotherBreak the CutieMaybe Ever Afterand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Loving Parent, Cruel Parent, From the Mouths of Babes, and Laser-Guided Karma.