Drop Dead Fred

– When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginar..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Drop Dead Fred (1991)

When Elizabeth returns to her mother's home after her marriage breaks up, she recreates her imaginary childhood friend, Fred, to escape from the trauma of losing her husband and her job. In between the chaos and mayhem that Fred creates, Elizabeth attempts to win back her husband and return to normality.

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Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
USA
Genre:
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Drop Dead Fred (1991) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 May 1991

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Ate de Jong

Writer:

Elizabeth Livingston (story), Carlos Davis, Anthony Fingleton

Main Actors:

Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson

Plot:

A young woman who's attempting to find her place in the world battles with her controlling mother and a womanizing husband finds comfort and confusion with the appearance of her childhood friend. It is a zappy movie that emphasizes self-actualization.

Production:

New Line Cinema

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
9%