Drop Dead Fred 1991

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
88%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
76%
Splat

An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.

Phoebe Cates

as Elizabeth

Rik Mayall

as Drop Dead Fred

Marsha Mason

as Polly

Tim Matheson

as Charles

Carrie Fisher

as Janie

Keith Charles

as Murray

Ashley Peldon

as Young Elizabeth

Daniel Gerroll

as Nigel

Ron Eldard

as Mickey Bunce

Eleanor Mondale

as Attractive Customer

Director:

Ate de Jong

Writer:

Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis, Elizabeth Livingston

Genres:

Comedy,Fantasy,Family

Release Date:

1991 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

99 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Drop Dead Fred

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Phoebe Cates

as Elizabeth

Rik Mayall

as Drop Dead Fred

Marsha Mason

as Polly

Tim Matheson

as Charles

Carrie Fisher

as Janie

Keith Charles

as Murray

Ashley Peldon

as Young Elizabeth

Daniel Gerroll

as Nigel

Ron Eldard

as Mickey Bunce

Eleanor Mondale

as Attractive Customer

Bob Reid

as Judge Dubben

Peter Thoemke

as Arsonist

Sjoukje De Jong Douma

as Grandma Bunce

Paul Holmes

as Man in Speedboat

Steve Cochran

as Waiter #1

Robert Meyzen

as Waiter #2

Daniel Buchen

as Doctor Ryland

Marie Mathay

as Concerned Mom

Peter Breitmayer

as Go to Hell Herman

Clark Niederjohn

as Velcro Head

Tom Bethke

as Graggy

Elizabeth Gray

as Namby Pamby

Cheryl Hawker

as Nurse

Michael Welker

as Waiter at Wine Gala

Kelly Benson

as Natalie

Cathy Lind Hayes

as Ms. Fuzzock

Bridget Fonda

as Annabella (uncredited)

David John Adamson

as Clerk (uncredited)

Rod Pitman

as Plain Clothes Bank Guard (uncredited)

Andrei Sterling

as Waiter (uncredited)

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