Movie

Drop Dead Fred

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

★ 5.8(401)19911h 39m

Drop Dead Fred is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Drop Dead Fred

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Ate de Jong
Release date: 1991-04-19
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $13,878,334
Budget: $6,788,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

Drop Dead Fred — trailer

About Drop Dead Fred

Drop Dead Fred is a 1991 movie in the Comedy, Fantasy and Family genres, directed by Ate de Jong, starring Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall and Marsha Mason. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 401 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Drop Dead Fred in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Phoebe Cates

Elizabeth

Rik Mayall

Drop Dead Fred

Marsha Mason

Polly

Tim Matheson

Charles

Carrie Fisher

Janie

Keith Charles

Murray

Ashley Peldon

Young Elizabeth

Daniel Gerroll

Nigel

Ron Eldard

Mickey Bunce

Eleanor Mondale

Attractive Customer

Bob Reid

Judge Dubben

Peter Thoemke

Arsonist

Themes & keywords

imaginary friendsentimentalhilarious

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred in Canada?+

In Canada, Drop Dead Fred is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Drop Dead Fred on Netflix?+

Drop Dead Fred is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Drop Dead Fred?+

Drop Dead Fred has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Drop Dead Fred?+

Drop Dead Fred stars Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson and Carrie Fisher.

When did Drop Dead Fred come out?+

Drop Dead Fred is a 1991 movie directed by Ate de Jong.

What genre is Drop Dead Fred?+

Drop Dead Fred is Comedy, Fantasy, Family and Drama film.

Who directed Drop Dead Fred?+

Drop Dead Fred was directed by Ate de Jong.