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Fletch

Seen it?

1985 | 98 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 7 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery or Family Plot, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $60 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 145K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Ritchie

  • Chevy ChaseIrwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
  • Tim MathesonAlan Stanwyk
  • Dana Wheeler-NicholsonGail Stanwyk
  • Joe Don BakerChief Jerry Karlin
  • Richard LibertiniFrank Walker
  • Geena DavisLarry
  • M. Emmet WalshDr. Joseph Dolan
  • George WendtFat Sam
  • Kenneth MarsStanton Boyd
  • Bill HendersonSpeaker