Fever Pitch

1997 · 102 min · EN · 6.5 (219 votes)

Dir. David Evans · Starring Colin Firth, Ruth Gemmell, Mark Strong, Holly Aird, Ken Stott, Stephen Rea · Music Boo Hewerdine

“Life Gets Complicated When You Love One Woman And Worship Eleven Men”

ComedyRomance

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.

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This film feels like a warm hug from a friend who truly understands the highs and lows of both love and sports fandom. It's a charmingly anxious, yet ultimately hopeful, look at how obsessions can shape our lives and relationships.

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