Bad Fever

2011·Movie
1h 17min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

A humorless loner attempts to win the admiration of a drifter with his debut performance at the local comedy club.
Cringe ComedyDark HumorSocially AwkwardAspiring ComedianMelancholy TonePsychological StudyIndie FilmCharacter-Driven

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bad Fever

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Where can I stream Bad Fever legally?

Bad Fever is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Fever worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bad Fever?

1 h 17 min

Bad Fever runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Fever?

Critics65
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Bad Fever higher (65) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bad Fever in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Fever?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Fever in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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