Movies like Drop Dead Fred (1991)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Drop Dead Fred, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Beetlejuice

    #104 most popular movie yesterday

    A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a 'bio-exorcist' in order to remove the new owners of their house. Beetlejuice is a film full of off-kilter humor and bizarre scenarios that fans of Drop Dead Fred will appreciate for its blend of comedy and the supernatural.

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    2. Elf

    #184 most popular movie yesterday

    The story follows Buddy the Elf who, after discovering he's a human, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father. Elf's mix of innocent humor and the protagonist's childlike demeanor encountering the adult world will charm fans of Drop Dead Fred.

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    3. Mrs. Doubtfire

    #738 most popular movie yesterday

    A devoted father disguises himself as a Scottish nanny in order to spend more time with his children during a bitter divorce. Those who love Drop Dead Fred's themes of relationships and identity will find a kindred spirit in Mrs. Doubtfire.

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    4. The Mask

    #740 most popular movie yesterday

    An ordinary man discovers a mask that gives him extraordinary powers, incorporating cartoonish antics into the real world. The Mask and Drop Dead Fred both share an irreverent tone and a protagonist who gets caught up in a whirlwind of chaos sparked by an otherworldly catalyst.

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    5. Big

    #888 most popular movie yesterday

    A 12-year-old boy makes a wish to be big and wakes up the next morning to find himself in an adult's body. Big explores the intersection of childlike wonder and adult responsibilities, a theme that resonates with the journey in Drop Dead Fred.

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    6. Enchanted

    #1,069 most popular movie yesterday

    A classic Disney princess is sent from her animated world to the live-action world of New York City. Enchanted boasts a humorously jarring meeting of fantasy and reality that fans of Drop Dead Fred should appreciate.

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    7. Liar Liar

    #1,177 most popular movie yesterday

    Following the magical realist approach, Liar Liar tells the story of a fast-talking attorney who can't lie for 24 hours due to his son's birthday wish. The film's blend of adult themes with childlike humor is seemingly in the same vein as Drop Dead Fred.

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    8. Pee-wee's Big Adventure

    #2,345 most popular movie yesterday

    Pee-wee Herman embarks on a nationwide adventure in search of his stolen bicycle. The movie's unique humor and childish protagonist in an adult setting will likely appeal to those who enjoyed Drop Dead Fred.