Fletch
“Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.”
Synopsis
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.
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Fletch (1985) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-16
Top Cast
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Chevy Chase
Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Tim Matheson
Alan Stanwyk
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Gail Stanwyk
Joe Don Baker
Chief Jerry Karlin
Richard Libertini
Frank Walker
Geena Davis
Larry
M. Emmet Walsh
Dr. Joseph Dolan
George Wendt
Fat Sam
Kenneth Mars
Stanton Boyd
Bill Henderson
Speaker
William Traylor
Ted Underhill
George Wyner
Marvin Gillet
Tony Longo
Detective #1
Larry Jenkins
Gummy
Ralph Seymour
Creasy
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
William Sanderson
Jim Swarthout
Beau Starr
Willy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$59.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.45x
+$51.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bergman
- Original Score
- Harold Faltermeyer
- Original Title
- Fletch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $59.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Vincent Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Andrew Bergman, Gregory McDonald
Harold Faltermeyer
Fred Schuler, Gary B. Kibbe
Richard A. Harris
Peter Douglas, Alan Greisman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Andrew Bergman
Screenplay
Peter Douglas
Producer
Alan Greisman
Producer
Harold Faltermeyer
Original Music Composer
Fred Schuler
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Dean Jeffries
Stunt Coordinator
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Boris Leven
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fletch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fletch about?
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.
Who directed Fletch?
Fletch was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in Fletch?
The principal cast of Fletch includes Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini.
When was Fletch released and how long is it?
Fletch was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fletch?
Fletch had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $59.6M at the worldwide box office (7.45 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fletch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fletch was composed by Harold Faltermeyer.
Is Fletch based on a book or true story?
Fletch is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gregory McDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fletch?
Fletch holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).