- HD 1080
- Runtime: 103m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Director: Ate de Jong
- Stars: Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson, Carrie Fisher
- keywords: imaginary friend, sentimental, hilarious
- Production_studio: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films, Film4 Productions
- Slogan: Dishes. Relationships. Wind. This guy breaks everything.
- The Drop Dead Fred is featured in the top rankings of 1991
- #85 in Top Comedy Movies of 1991
- #14 in Top Family Movies of 1991
- #20 in Top Fantasy Movies of 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.