Drop Dead Fred
“Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This Guy Breaks Everything.”
Synopsis
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Drop Dead Fred (1991) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-25
Top Cast
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Phoebe Cates
Elizabeth
Rik Mayall
Drop Dead Fred
Marsha Mason
Polly
Tim Matheson
Charles
Carrie Fisher
Janie
Keith Charles
Murray
Ashley Peldon
Young Elizabeth
Daniel Gerroll
Nigel
Ron Eldard
Mickey Bunce
Eleanor Mondale
Attractive Customer
Bob Reid
Judge Dubben
Peter Thoemke
Arsonist
Sjoukje De Jong Douma
Grandma Bunce
Paul Holmes
Man in Speedboat
Steve Cochran
Waiter #1
Robert Meyzen
Waiter #2
Daniel Buchen
Doctor Ryland
Marie Mathay
Concerned Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.04x
+$7.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ate de Jong
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis
- Original Score
- Randy Edelman
- Original Title
- Drop Dead Fred
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.9M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ate de Jong
Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis, Elizabeth Livingston
Randy Edelman
Peter Deming
Marshall Harvey
Paul Webster, Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis, Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Webster
Producer
Ate de Jong
Director
Anthony Fingleton
Screenplay
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Carlos Davis
Screenplay
Carol Wood
Costume Design
Joseph T. Garrity
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Dead Fred
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drop Dead Fred about?
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
Who directed Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred was directed by Ate de Jong.
Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?
The principal cast of Drop Dead Fred includes Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson, Carrie Fisher.
When was Drop Dead Fred released and how long is it?
Drop Dead Fred was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred had a reported production budget of $6.8M and grossed $13.9M at the worldwide box office (2.04 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Drop Dead Fred?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drop Dead Fred was composed by Randy Edelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).