Drop Dead Fred (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Drop Dead Fred is a 1991 fantasy drama directed by Ate de Jong, starring Carrie Fisher, Tim Matheson and Marsha Mason. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $13.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Ate de Jong
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drop Dead Fred About?
The premise of Drop Dead Fred without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A woman struggling with a monotonous life finds unexpected joy when her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred, reappears. This free-spirited and mischievous figure helps her break free from her repressed emotions and rediscover a sense of playful rebellion, ultimately helping her to confront her frustrations and embrace a more authentic version of herself.
Drop Dead Fred Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- imaginary friend
- domineering mother
- adulterous husband
- mother daughter relationship
- self discovery
- repression
- psychiatrist
- childhood memory
- houseboat
- mischief
- dark comedy
- adult humor
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- emotional abuse
- emotional manipulation
- crude humor
- title spoken by character
- female protagonist
- three word title
- absent father
- bedtime story
- single mother
- slapstick comedy
- character name in title
- male nudity
- nudity
- party
- bedroom
- bed
- car theft
- courthouse
- fired from a job
- friend
- restaurant
- shopping mall
- dream
- happiness
- dysfunctional marriage
- violinist
- twenty something
- paint
- refrigerator
- binoculars
- waiter
- girl
- babysitter
- man wears a toga
- pantyhose
- slimehouse
- minidress
- short dress
Where to Watch Drop Dead Fred
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Drop Dead Fred Cast
Carrie Fisher leads the cast, with Tim Matheson and Marsha Mason. Directed by Ate de Jong; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ate de Jong
Also Starring in Drop Dead Fred
· 6 moreDrop Dead Fred Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Drop Dead Fred 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 11% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 58% User score
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Drop Dead Fred Plot Summary
What happens in Drop Dead Fred from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the unassuming court reporter, Elizabeth Cronin finds herself stepping away from the monotony of her daily grind in Minneapolis, she attempts to reconnect with her estranged husband, Charles. However, this encounter presents a brutal reality check: Charles unwaveringly desires a divorce and has embarked on a new romance with another woman, Annabella. This disheartening meeting triggers a cascade of unfortunate events that unfold like a series of cascading dominoes.
Full summary
The whole story of Drop Dead Fred, scene by scene
Drop Dead Fred Box Office
Drop Dead Fred grossed $13.9 million worldwide. $13.9 million came from the US and Canada and $77 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.9M
- US & Canada
- $13.9M
- International
- $77
Drop Dead Fred Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Drop Dead Fred.
How Well Do You Know Drop Dead Fred?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who plays the role of Elizabeth Cronin in the movie?
Cars in Drop Dead Fred
12 cars on screen, including the 1983 Dodge Colt and the 1973 Dodge D-100.
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1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
Drop Dead Fred Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Släng dig i väggen Fred!” and “Um Sonho Chamado Fred”.
- Also known as
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- Släng dig i väggen Fred!
- Um Sonho Chamado Fred
- Va' all'inferno Fred
- Mi amigo especial
- Mi amigo imaginario
- Fred ¡Esfúmate!
- Fais de l'air
- Mein böser Freund Fred
- Szűnj meg
- Fred!
- Esfúmate Fred
- Вредный Фред
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- 捣蛋鬼弗瑞德
- דרופ דד פרד
- Zwariowany Fred
- 황홀한 영혼 프레드
- Вередливий Фред
- Specijalni prijatelj
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Movies Like Drop Dead Fred
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Drop Dead Fred FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Drop Dead Fred, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Drop Dead Fred released?
Drop Dead Fred was released on May 24, 1991.
Who directed Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred was directed by Ate de Jong.
More films by Ate de Jong Who is in the cast of Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred stars Carrie Fisher, Tim Matheson and Marsha Mason, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred?
In the US, Drop Dead Fred is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Drop Dead Fred make at the box office?
Drop Dead Fred grossed $13.9 million worldwide ($13.9 million domestic, $77 international).
How is Drop Dead Fred rated?
Drop Dead Fred has 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Drop Dead Fred have a post-credit scene?
No. Drop Dead Fred has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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