Movie

Fletch

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

★ 6.8(769)19851h 38m

Fletch is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Ritchie
Release date: 1985-05-31
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Box office: $59,612,888
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: Fletch Collection

Fletch — trailer

About Fletch

Fletch is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Michael Ritchie, starring Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 769 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fletch in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

journalistrio de janeiroinsurance frauddirty coppolice corruptiondisguiseassumed identityheroin addictcabanacountry clubdivorce lawyersanta monica, californiasocial engineeringhilarious

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fletch in Canada?+

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

Is Fletch on Netflix?+

Fletch is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Fletch?+

Fletch has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Fletch?+

Fletch stars Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker and Richard Libertini.

When did Fletch come out?+

Fletch is a 1985 movie directed by Michael Ritchie.

What genre is Fletch?+

Fletch is Comedy, Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed Fletch?+

Fletch was directed by Michael Ritchie.