Fever Pitch
Seen it?1985 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 28% audience score and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who loves watching the truth get chased down and sports fans (and people who swear they aren't). It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
An investigative journalist gets hooked on the subject of his exposé, organized gambling.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
Our audience score: 28%
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 4 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Brooks
- Ryan O'NealTaggart
- Catherine HicksFlo
- Giancarlo GianniniCharley
- Bridgette AndersenAmy
- Chad EverettDutchman
- John SaxonSports Editor
- Hank GreenspunVegas Sun Publisher
- William SmithPanama Hat
- Keith HefnerSweeney
- Rafael CamposRafael