# Drop Dead Fred (1991)

> A beleaguered woman finds chaotic liberation when her unruly childhood imaginary friend returns to challenge the adults controlling her life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5468

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Drama
- Director: Ate de Jong
- Cast: Phoebe Cates, Rik Mayall, Marsha Mason, Tim Matheson, Carrie Fisher, Keith Charles, Ashley Peldon, Daniel Gerroll
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101775/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: zany, irreverent, uneasy, nostalgia night, cult movie night

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