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Fletch

1985Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyCrime
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic687.0Rotten Tomatoes79%81%

An intriguing, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Undercover Investigation
  • Sarcastic Wit
  • Quirky Humor
  • Disguise Comedy
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Lighthearted Crime
  • Mystery Spoof
  • California Setting
  • Fast-Paced

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Michael Ritchie
Written by
Andrew Bergman, Gregory McDonald
Produced by
Alan Greisman, Peter Douglas
Music by
Harold Faltermeyer

Everyone

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Facts

May 31, 1985 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
May 31, 1985
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$60 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Crazy-Prepared, Last-Name Basis, I Have Many Names +9

  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Last-Name Basis
  • I Have Many Names
  • Take That!
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Glove Snap
  • Imagine Spot
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Product Placement
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Composite Character
  • Uncle Tomfoolery

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fletch?"

Questions about Fletch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fletch?

Netflix

In the United States, Fletch streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Fletch worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68).

Is there a sequel to Fletch?

  1. Fletch (1985)
  2. Fletch Lives (1989)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Fletch Lives (1989).

Is Fletch okay for kids?

PGStrong language

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

Will Fletch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Fletch?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Was Fletch a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$60 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $60 million worldwide, 7.5 times its budget.