Fletch_
"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.
Director
Michael Ritchie
Starring
Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Box Office
$59.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
Fletch earned $59.6M worldwide on a $8.0M budget — a 645% return on investment.
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Year context
Fletch was released 41 years ago in 1985.
CAST (20)
Chevy Chase
Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Tim Matheson
Alan Stanwyk
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Gail Stanwyk
Joe Don Baker
Chief Jerry Karlin
Richard Libertini
Frank Walker
Geena Davis
Larry
M. Emmet Walsh
Dr. Joseph Dolan
George Wendt
Fat Sam
Kenneth Mars
Stanton Boyd
Bill Henderson
Speaker
William Traylor
Ted Underhill
George Wyner
Marvin Gillet
Tony Longo
Detective #1
Larry Jenkins
Gummy
Ralph Seymour
Creasy
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
William Sanderson
Jim Swarthout
Beau Starr
Willy
James Avery
Detective #2
PD
Peggy Doyle
Identification Nurse
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$8.0M
Budget
$59.6M
Revenue
+645%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (740 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$59,612,888
Profit
+$51,612,888
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fletch 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.
How long is Fletch?
Fletch has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Fletch?
Fletch was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in Fletch?
The cast of Fletch includes Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini.
How much did Fletch make at the box office?
Fletch earned $59,612,888 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,000,000.
What is the rating of Fletch?
Fletch has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 740 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Crime
Mystery
KEYWORDS (14)
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rio de janeiro
insurance fraud
dirty cop
police corruption
disguise
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heroin addict
cabana
country club
divorce lawyer
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social engineering
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