Fred Figglehorn is a popular character created by Lucas Cruikshank on YouTube. In 2010, Fred made his transition from the internet to mainstream media with the release of FRED: The Movie. The movie follows Fred's obsessive crush on his neighbor, Judy, and his journey to find her after discovering that she has moved away.
Kevin, who is a constant irritant to Fred, keeps thwarting his attempts to see Judy. Kevin's unrelenting stalking behavior only intensifies after he finds out about Fred's crush on Judy. However, Fred remains undeterred and comes up with various schemes to see his dream girl.
Fred's quest takes him to numerous locations, including a library, a party, and even a mall. Along the way, Fred meets interesting characters, such as a jock who bullies him and a group of girls who become his entourage. In the end, Fred finally tracks down Judy but finds her uninterested in him romantically.
FRED: The Movie is an entertaining comedy with elements of romance. Lucas Cruikshank's portrayal of Fred is hilarious, and the movie was a huge hit with teenagers and young adults, earning over $8 million in DVD sales alone. The success of FRED: The Movie led to two sequels, proving once again that the internet can produce content that can successfully transition to traditional media.