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Drop Dead Fred

PG-13

“He makes the trouble, she takes the blame.”

1991·99 min·Released
Studio: Channel Four Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
5.8TMDb
6.0IMDb
11%RT
Theatrical Apr 19, 1991Physical Jan 1, 1997
Nexus ms7719TMDb 10379IMDb tt0101775
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UK · English · Kids
ComedyFantasyFamilyDrama

Overview

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

Trailer

Crew

DirectorAte de Jong
WriterAnthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis

Cast

Phoebe Cates
Phoebe Cates
Elizabeth
Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall
Drop Dead Fred
Marsha Mason
Marsha Mason
Polly
Tim Matheson
Tim Matheson
Charles
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Janie
Keith Charles
Keith Charles
Murray
Ashley Peldon
Ashley Peldon
Young Elizabeth
Daniel Gerroll
Daniel Gerroll
Nigel
Ron Eldard
Ron Eldard
Mickey Bunce
Eleanor Mondale
Eleanor Mondale
Attractive Customer
Bob Reid
Bob Reid
Judge Dubben
Peter Thoemke
Peter Thoemke
Arsonist
Sjoukje De Jong Douma
Sjoukje De Jong Douma
Grandma Bunce
Paul Holmes
Paul Holmes
Man in Speedboat
Steve Cochran
Steve Cochran
Waiter #1
Robert Meyzen
Robert Meyzen
Waiter #2
Daniel Buchen
Daniel Buchen
Doctor Ryland
Marie Mathay
Marie Mathay
Concerned Mom
Peter Breitmayer
Peter Breitmayer
Go to Hell Herman
Clark Niederjohn
Clark Niederjohn
Velcro Head

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Keywords

imaginary friendsentimentalhilarious

Details

Budget
$7M
Revenue
$14M
TMDb Votes
397
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026