Is Fever Pitch appropriate for children?

# Fever Pitch Parent Guide "Fever Pitch" is a PG-13 romantic comedy about a teacher and businesswoman who fall in love despite their differences. While language and violence are mild, the film contains strong sexual content and adult themes that make it better suited for teenagers rather than younger children.

What age is Fever Pitch suitable for?

Our verdict for Fever Pitch is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Fever Pitch safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2005

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Romance, Comedy

Synopsis

When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.

Cast

Drew Barrymore

Lindsey Meeks

Jimmy Fallon

Ben Wrightman

Jason Spevack

Ben - 1980

Jack Kehler

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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