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Fletch

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Chevy Chase in Fletch (1985)
ComedyCrimeMystery

Irwin M. "Fletch" Fletcher is a newspaper reporter being offered a large sum to off a cancerous millionaire, but is on the run, risking his job and finding clues when it's clear the man is h... Read allIrwin M. "Fletch" Fletcher is a newspaper reporter being offered a large sum to off a cancerous millionaire, but is on the run, risking his job and finding clues when it's clear the man is healthy.Irwin M. "Fletch" Fletcher is a newspaper reporter being offered a large sum to off a cancerous millionaire, but is on the run, risking his job and finding clues when it's clear the man is healthy.

  • Director
    • Michael Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Gregory McDonald
    • Andrew Bergman
    • Phil Alden Robinson
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Joe Don Baker
    • Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    56K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,357
    306
    • Director
      • Michael Ritchie
    • Writers
      • Gregory McDonald
      • Andrew Bergman
      • Phil Alden Robinson
    • Stars
      • Chevy Chase
      • Joe Don Baker
      • Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    • 152User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Fletch
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Chief Karlin
    Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    • Gail Stanwyk
    Richard Libertini
    Richard Libertini
    • Walker
    Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson
    • Alan Stanwyk
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Dr. Dolan
    George Wendt
    George Wendt
    • Fat Sam
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Stanton Boyd
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Larry
    Bill Henderson
    Bill Henderson
    • Speaker
    William Traylor
    • Mr. Underhill
    George Wyner
    George Wyner
    • Gillet
    Tony Longo
    Tony Longo
    • Detective #1
    Larry Flash Jenkins
    Larry Flash Jenkins
    • Gummy
    Ralph Seymour
    Ralph Seymour
    • Creasy
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Detective #2
    Reid Cruickshanks
    Reid Cruickshanks
    • Sergeant
    • Director
      • Michael Ritchie
    • Writers
      • Gregory McDonald
      • Andrew Bergman
      • Phil Alden Robinson(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Chevy Chase has mentioned in interviews that Fletch is his favorite of his movies, because it gave him the "opportunity to be himself".
    • Goofs
      When the Underhills are first seen, Mrs. Underhill calls her husband Tom. Later, he introduces himself as Ted at Mrs. Stanwyk's cabana.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: So where do you know Alan from?

      Fletch: We play tennis at the club.

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: Really? California Racquet Club?

      Fletch: Right.

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: That's my club too. I don't remember seeing you there.

      Fletch: Well, I haven't been playing in a while because of these kidney pains.

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: Right. Now, how long have you had these pains, Mr. Barber?

      Fletch: No, that's "Babar".

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: Two B's?

      Fletch: One B. B-A-B-A-R.

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: That's two.

      Fletch: Yeah, but not right next to each other. I thought that's what you meant.

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: Arnold Babar. Isn't there a children's book about an elephant named Babar?

      Fletch: I don't know. I don't have any.

      Dr. Joseph Dolan: No children?

      Fletch: No elephant books.

    • Alternate versions
      The German DVD version (which has a "12" rating) omits Fletch's line "Yeah, go down to the gym and pump each other" - after Karlin asks the arresting officers, "Why don't you two leave us alone?", there is a cut and the two just leave the room.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Chevy Chase/Maureen Murphy/Vanity (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Bit By Bit
      (Theme From Fletch)

      Performed by Stephanie Mills

      Written by Harold Faltermeyer and Franne Golde

      Produced by Harold Faltermeyer

    User reviews152

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    Featured review
    7/10
    interesting investigations more suspenseful than funny
    Irwin Fletcher (Chevy Chase) is a smart-mouthed L.A. investigative reporter with pen name Jane Doe. He's infiltrating the drug trade at the beach when he's approached by Alan Stanwyk (Tim Matheson). He wants the supposed bum Fletch to shoot him because he has bone cancer. He's willing to pay $50k. Fletch's editor Frank Walker is hounding him for his drug story on Fat Sam selling drugs on the beach. Larry (Geena Davis) is his helpful sidekick. His investigation reveals that Alan isn't actually sick. He flirts with Alan's wife Gail. There's a land deal in Utah. Meanwhile his drug friend Gummy is kidnapped by the cops. Police Chief Jerry Karlin (Joe Don Baker) threatens him as the corrupt cops are after the reporter.

    The wise-cracking Chevy Chase is marginally funny. What is most surprising is that there are a couple suspenseful investigation going on in this movie. I'm more invested in the story than actually laugh at Chevy. I'm not quite as impressed with the way Fletch handled Alan in the climatic scene. He's basically explaining the story while being the only guy without a gun. The disguises and the quick dialog are generally fun. It kind of reminds me of 'Beverly Hills Cop' except not quite as good.
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    • May 7, 2015

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fletch - Der Troublemaker
    • Filming locations
      • Mountain View Motel - 563 w 24th Street, Ogden, Utah, USA(motel where Fletch stayed)
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Vincent Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,612,888
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,022,970
      • Jun 2, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $59,612,888
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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