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Fletch

PG19851h 38mMichael Ritchie
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 68

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"Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear."

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.

ComedyCrimeMystery
JournalistRio De JaneiroSarcasmInsurance FraudDirty CopPolice CorruptionDisguiseAssumed IdentityHeroin AddictCabana

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fletch (1985) about?

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.

Who stars in Fletch?

Fletch stars Chevy Chase (Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher), Tim Matheson (Alan Stanwyk), Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Gail Stanwyk), Joe Don Baker (Chief Jerry Karlin), Richard Libertini (Frank Walker). The film was directed by Michael Ritchie.

How long is Fletch?

Fletch has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG.

Is Fletch worth watching?

Fletch holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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