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Drop Dead Fred

PG-1319911h 39mAte de Jong
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 11% · Metacritic 25

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"Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This Guy Breaks Everything."

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

ComedyFantasyFamilyDrama
Imaginary FriendSentimentalHilarious

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Frequently asked questions

What is Drop Dead Fred (1991) about?

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

Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?

Drop Dead Fred stars Phoebe Cates (Elizabeth), Rik Mayall (Drop Dead Fred), Marsha Mason (Polly), Tim Matheson (Charles), Carrie Fisher (Janie). The film was directed by Ate de Jong.

How long is Drop Dead Fred?

Drop Dead Fred has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG-13.

Is Drop Dead Fred worth watching?

Drop Dead Fred holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 11. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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