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Fletch

6.819851h 38mPGMovieComedyCrimeMystery

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…

DirectorMichael Ritchie
WriterAndrew Bergman
ProducersPeter Douglas·Alan Greisman

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Cast · Directed by Michael Ritchie

CCChevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
TMTim Matheson
Tim Matheson
Alan Stanwyk
DWDana Wheeler-Nicholson
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Gail Stanwyk
JBJoe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Chief Jerry Karlin
RLRichard Libertini
Richard Libertini
Frank Walker
GDGeena Davis
Geena Davis
Larry
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Dr. Joseph Dolan
GWGeorge Wendt
George Wendt
Fat Sam
KMKenneth Mars
Kenneth Mars
Stanton Boyd
BHBill Henderson
Bill Henderson
Speaker
WTWilliam Traylor
William Traylor
Ted Underhill
GWGeorge Wyner
George Wyner
Marvin Gillet

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Fletch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fletch?

Fletch is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fletch on Netflix?

No, Fletch is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube Free.

Is Fletch on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Fletch is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Fletch for free?

Fletch is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Fletch?

Yes — Fletch is followed by Fletch Lives (1989) in the Fletch Collection.

Is there a prequel to Fletch?

Fletch is the first film in the Fletch Collection.

Is Fletch part of a trilogy?

No — Fletch is part of the Fletch Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Fletch Collection?

There are 2 films in the Fletch Collection: Fletch (1985) and Fletch Lives (1989).