Fletch

Right now you can watch Fletch in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 786 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Chevy Chase leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

There is a reason Fletch keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Fletch land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story. Chevy Chase and Tim Matheson lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It hit screens in 1985. What keeps Fletch from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Fletch. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Chevy Chase sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Fletch was released in 1985, directed by Michael Ritchie. The full 98-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.