Where to watch Fletch (1985) tonight
Fletch (1985) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.7 from 808 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Released
- May 31, 1985
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 from 808 votes
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Starring
- Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Fletch?
- Fletch is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Fletch rated?
- Fletch is rated PG in the US.
- Is Fletch a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
- Where can I stream Fletch?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Comedies under 100 minutes
- Crime movies under 2 hours
- Mystery movies under 2 hours
- Movies from the 80s
- Movies for a group
- Date night movies
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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