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Drop Dead Fred

5.819911h 39mPG-13MovieComedyFantasyFamily

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

DirectorAte de Jong
WritersCarlos Davis·Anthony Fingleton
ProducersTim Bevan·Carlos Davis

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ate de Jong

PCPhoebe Cates
Phoebe Cates
Elizabeth
RMRik Mayall
Rik Mayall
Drop Dead Fred
MMMarsha Mason
Marsha Mason
Polly
TMTim Matheson
Tim Matheson
Charles
CFCarrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Janie
KC
Keith Charles
Murray
APAshley Peldon
Ashley Peldon
Young Elizabeth
DGDaniel Gerroll
Daniel Gerroll
Nigel
RERon Eldard
Ron Eldard
Mickey Bunce
EM
Eleanor Mondale
Attractive Customer
BR
Bob Reid
Judge Dubben
PT
Peter Thoemke
Arsonist

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Drop Dead Fred — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Drop Dead Fred?

Drop Dead Fred isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Drop Dead Fred on Netflix?

No, Drop Dead Fred is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Drop Dead Fred on Amazon Prime Video?

Drop Dead Fred isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Drop Dead Fred for free?

Drop Dead Fred isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.