Drop Dead Fred
Seen it?1991 | 99 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$14 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ate de Jong
- Phoebe CatesElizabeth
- Rik MayallDrop Dead Fred
- Marsha MasonPolly
- Tim MathesonCharles
- Carrie FisherJanie
- Keith CharlesMurray
- Ashley PeldonYoung Elizabeth
- Daniel GerrollNigel
- Ron EldardMickey Bunce
- Eleanor MondaleAttractive Customer