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65% Critic Match
Fever Pitch
“Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men”
6.5 / 10• 1997• 1h 42m•NR• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a football team. Based on Nick Hornby's best selling autobiographical novel, Fever Pitch. English teacher Paul Ashworth believes his long standing obsession with Arsenal serves him well. But then he meets Sarah. Their relationship develops in tandem with Arsenal's roller coaster fortunes in the football league, both leading to a nail biting climax.
Cast & Crew
Colin Firth
Paul Ashworth
Lead
Ruth Gemmell
Sarah Hughes
Mark Strong
Steve
Holly Aird
Jo
Ken Stott
Ted, the Headmaster
Stephen Rea
Ray, the Governor
Neil Pearson
Paul's Dad
Lorraine Ashbourne
Paul's Mum
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Evans's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Fever Pitch is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
