Fever (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, Fever is a drama and history film directed by Agnieszka Holland, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is set in 1905, in a time of feverish revolutionary underground activity in Poland partitioned between three neighbours. All the characters are committed anarchists. The bomb maker puts an invention together to place it at the disposal of young inexperienced terrorists fighting against Tsarist oppression. The story follows the passing of this bomb from anarchist to anarchist as several attempts are made on the life of Tsarist governor general, until, at the end, it is effectively and harmlessly defused by a bomb expert. The presence of the bomb has a destroying effect on all of the Polish revolutionaries, they either die or breakdown.
Who’s in it. Fever stars Barbara Grabowska, Adam Ferency, Bogusław Linda and Olgierd Łukaszewicz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fever has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fever page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fever tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fever (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fever change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fever worth watching?
- Fever holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fever?
- Fever stars Barbara Grabowska, Adam Ferency, Bogusław Linda, Olgierd Łukaszewicz and Tomasz Międzik.
- When was Fever released?
- Fever was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.