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A Balasaur Score of 62 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, Metacritic 55/100. Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic55/100
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
269 audience votes
Key crew
- David EvansDirector
- Nick HornbyScreenplay
- Boo HewerdineOriginal Music Composer
- Neill MacCollOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colin FirthPaul Ashworth
- Ruth GemmellSarah Hughes
- Mark StrongSteve
- Holly AirdJo
- Ken StottTed, the Headmaster
- Stephen ReaRay, the Governor
- Neil PearsonPaul's Dad
- Lorraine AshbournePaul's Mum
- Luke AikmanYoung Paul
- Bea GuardPaul's Sister
- Richard ClaxtonRobert Parker
- Charles CorkRex
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Themes
london, englandsportsrelationship problemsjoggingteacherfootball (soccer)dating
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