Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred

103 mins | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | April 19, 1991

When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job. In between the chaos and mayhem that Fred creates, Elizabeth attempts to win back her husband and return to normality.

Drop Dead Fred

103 mins | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | April 19, 1991

Drop Dead Fred
When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job. In between the chaos and mayhem that Fred creates, Elizabeth attempts to win back her husband and return to normality.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers New Line Cinema, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Working Title Films
Original title Drop Dead Fred
Directors Michael Waxman, Benita Brazier, Daniel M. Stillman, Julie Herrin, Ate de Jong
Writers Elizabeth Livingston, Anthony Fingleton, Carlos Davis

Cast

Phoebe Cates

as Elizabeth

Rik Mayall

as Drop Dead Fred

Marsha Mason

as Polly

Tim Matheson

as Charles

Carrie Fisher

as Janie

Keith Charles

as Murray

Ashley Peldon

as Young Elizabeth

Daniel Gerroll

as Nigel

Ron Eldard

as Mickey Bunce

Eleanor Mondale

as Attractive Customer

Bob Reid

as Judge Dubben

Peter Thoemke

as Arsonist

Sjoukje De Jong Douma

as Grandma Bunce

Paul Holmes

as Man in Speedboat

Steve Cochran

as Waiter #1

Robert Meyzen

as Waiter #2

Daniel Buchen

as Doctor Ryland

Marie Mathay

as Concerned Mom

Peter Breitmayer

as Go to Hell Herman

Clark Niederjohn

as Velcro Head

Tom Bethke

as Graggy

Elizabeth Gray

as Namby Pamby

Cheryl Hawker

as Nurse

Michael Welker

as Waiter at Wine Gala

Kelly Benson

as Natalie

Cathy Lind Hayes

as Ms. Fuzzock

Bridget Fonda

as Annabella (uncredited)

David John Adamson

as Clerk (uncredited)

Kevin Deon

as Juror (uncredited)

Rod Pitman

as Plain Clothes Bank Guard (uncredited)

Andrei Sterling

as Waiter (uncredited)