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Drop Dead Fred

5.819911h 39m12MovieComedyFantasyFamily

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

DirectorAte de Jong
WritersAnthony Fingleton·Carlos Davis
ProducersPaul Webster·Anthony Fingleton

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Drop Dead Fred on Netflix?

No, Drop Dead Fred is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Drop Dead Fred isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.