A young woman finds her already unstable life rocked by the presence of a … With Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson. It is flawed but is still so much fun to watch. C. Usher. It may be nostalgia but Drop Dead Fred is still a fun, original and hilarious movie with some solid performances and some hilarious and memorable moments. Directed by Ate de Jong.

A recommend. Drop Dead Fred Critics Consensus. 5 people found this helpful. The film, produced on a budget of just under $6.8 million, was released theatrically in North America on May 24, 1991, grossing $3,625,648 on its opening weekend, and $13,878,334 over its entire theatrical run. Read more. Tackling mature themes with an infantile sensibility, Drop Dead Fred is an ill-conceived family comedy that is more likely to stir up a headache than the imagination. Report abuse.