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.
Phoebe Cates
as Elizabeth
Rik Mayall
as Drop Dead Fred
Marsha Mason
as Polly
Tim Matheson
as Charles
Carrie Fisher
as Janie
Keith Charles
as Murray
Ashley Peldon
as Young Elizabeth
Daniel Gerroll
as Nigel
Ron Eldard
as Mickey Bunce
Eleanor Mondale
as Attractive Customer
Bob Reid
as Judge Dubben
Peter Thoemke
as Arsonist
