Fletch Lives (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fletch Lives is a 1989 mystery comedy directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Chevy Chase and Hal Holbrook. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $39.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fletch Lives About?
The premise of Fletch Lives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher unexpectedly inherits a Louisiana plantation, which quickly becomes the backdrop for a complex case. When a murder occurs, and the victim is the lawyer who once helped Fletch out of a difficult situation, he finds himself a suspect. Using his trademark wit and sharp intellect, Fletch must clear his name and expose a network of lies and corruption hidden within the Deep South.
Fletch Lives Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- inheritance
- television evangelist
- lawyer
- african american
- sarcasm
- dream
- harassment
- intimidation
- investigative reporter
- newspaper editor
- investigation
- voice over narration
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- blonde
- louisiana
- mansion
- disguise
- toxic waste
- murder
- conspiracy
- wisecrack humor
- satire
- ku klux klan
- sequel
- character name in title
- false identity
- poison
- one night stand
- preacher
- biker gang
- undercover fbi agent
- toxic waste dump
- real estate agent
- faith healing
- motorcycle chase
- house on fire
- arson
- murder suspect
- divorce lawyer
- teleprompter
- costume party
- impersonation
- train
- motorcycle
- morgue
- fbi agent
- evangelist
- biker
- biker bar
- amusement park
- hero
Fletch Lives Cast
Chevy Chase leads the cast, with Hal Holbrook. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
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Director Michael Ritchie
Fletch Lives Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fletch Lives 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 60% User score
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Fletch Lives Plot Summary
What happens in Fletch Lives 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
The tale begins with investigative journalist Irwin M. Fletcher, portrayed by Chevy Chase, donning an unexpected disguise as a waitress in a Greek restaurant in order to expose a gambling ring. His cover is soon compromised, but he manages to escape unscathed. Upon returning to the office with his story, his boss is pleased, yet refuses to grant Fletch the vacation he had promised, insisting he must complete another assignment first. Frustrated, Fletch receives a surprising call from an attorney in Louisiana informing him that his great aunt has passed away, leaving him her plantation known as Belle Isle. In a moment of impulsiveness, he quits his job, instructing his boss to send his belongings to his new “mansion” in Louisiana.
Full summary
The whole story of Fletch Lives, scene by scene
Fletch Lives Box Office
Fletch Lives grossed $39.5 million worldwide. $35.2 million came from the US and Canada and $4.3 million (11%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$39.5M
- US & Canada
- $35.2M
- International
- $4.3M
Fletch Lives Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Fletch Lives ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Fletch Lives?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Irwin M. Fletcher hold?
Cars in Fletch Lives
40 cars on screen, including the 1967 Buick Riviera and the 1985 Buick Somerset Regal.
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1967 Buick Riviera Important role -
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide Important role
Fletch Lives Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Fletch Saved” and “Fletch – Der Tausendsassa”.
- Also known as
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- Fletch Saved
- Fletch – Der Tausendsassa
- Fletch 2
- Fletch 2 - Fletch Lives
- 佛莱契历险记
- 弗莱奇历险记
- Fletch 2. - Szenzációs ajánlat
- Fletch II - Der Troublemaker kehrt zurück
- Autant en emporte Fletch
- Fletch żyje
- Fletch - Cronista d'assalto
- Fletch vender tilbage
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- Флетч жив!
- Ο Ανθρωπος με τα Χίλια Πρόσωπα Επιστρέφει
- Acar Hafiye İş Başında
- 千面偵探
- Fletch Vive
- Флеч 2
- Fletch žije
- Fletch revive
- Les vies de Fletch
- Fletch är tillbaka
- 古灵侦探再显神通
- Fletch živi
- Флетч живий
- 후레치 2
- フレッチ登場！／5つの顔を持つ男
- Fletch trăiește
- עף עם הרוח
- Fletch, o Herdeiro
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Fletch Lives FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fletch Lives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fletch Lives?
Fletch Lives runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Fletch Lives released?
Fletch Lives was released on March 17, 1989.
Who directed Fletch Lives?
Fletch Lives was directed by Michael Ritchie.
More films by Michael Ritchie Who is in the cast of Fletch Lives?
Fletch Lives stars Chevy Chase and Hal Holbrook.
How much did Fletch Lives make at the box office?
Fletch Lives grossed $39.5 million worldwide ($35.2 million domestic, $4.3 million international).
How is Fletch Lives rated?
Fletch Lives has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Fletch Lives have a post-credit scene?
No. Fletch Lives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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