A Touch of Fever (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6.1

A Touch of Fever poster

Released in 1993, A Touch of Fever is a drama and romance film directed by Ryosuke Hashiguchi, running about 114 minutes. “The Slight Fever of a 20-Year-Old.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story of two young hustlers, Tatsuro and Shin. They each have a lady friend, and everything seems to work, until the day Shin declares he's in love with Tatsuro.

Who’s in it. A Touch of Fever stars Yoshihiko Hakamada as Tatsuru Shimamori, Reiko Kataoka as Yoriko Suzuki, Masashi Endô as Shinichiro Miyajima and Kōta Kusano as Takashi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Touch of Fever has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Touch of Fever page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Touch of Fever tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Touch of Fever (1993)?
In US, A Touch of Fever is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Touch of Fever worth watching?
A Touch of Fever holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Touch of Fever?
A Touch of Fever stars Yoshihiko Hakamada, Reiko Kataoka, Masashi Endô, Kōta Kusano and Taro Ishida.
When was A Touch of Fever released?
A Touch of Fever was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.