

Drop Dead Fred
1991, English. Directed by Ate de Jong.
Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This Guy Breaks Everything.
An unhappy housewife gets a lift from the return of her imaginary childhood friend, Drop Dead Fred.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Drop Dead Fred isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Carlos Davis, Anthony Fingleton, Elizabeth Livingston
- Budget
- $6.8M
- Box office
- $14M
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Drop Dead Fred: quick answers
Is Drop Dead Fred worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 426 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Drop Dead Fred have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Drop Dead Fred. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Drop Dead Fred parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Drop Dead Fred is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Drop Dead Fred on?
Drop Dead Fred isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drop Dead Fred?
If you liked Drop Dead Fred, try Christmas...Again?!, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Candy Cane Lane.
Who directed Drop Dead Fred?
Drop Dead Fred (1991) was directed by Ate de Jong and stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason.