Fletch (1985)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.

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.

• Released: 1985-05-31
• Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
• Runtime: 1h 38m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 799 votes

Directed by Michael Ritchie.

Top cast

• Chevy Chase as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
• Tim Matheson as Alan Stanwyk
• Dana Wheeler-Nicholson as Gail Stanwyk
• Joe Don Baker as Chief Jerry Karlin
• Richard Libertini as Frank Walker
• Geena Davis as Larry
• M. Emmet Walsh as Dr. Joseph Dolan
• George Wendt as Fat Sam
• Kenneth Mars as Stanton Boyd
• Bill Henderson as Speaker

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Fletch

• United States: watch free on YouTube Free; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: watch free on YouTube Free; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
• India: rent on Amazon Video
• Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV

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