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Fever Pitch is a romantic comedy film that was released in 2005, directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon. It is a remake of the 1997 British film of the same name, which was based on Nick Hornby's book "Fever Pitch".
The movie follows the story of Ben Wrightman (Jimmy Fallon), a schoolteacher and die-hard Boston Red Sox fan, and Lindsey Meeks (Drew Barrymore), a successful businesswoman who is not particularly interested in sports. Ben's obsession with the Red Sox is so intense that it begins to interfere with his relationship with Lindsey.
The story takes place during the 2004 baseball season, which was a particularly important year for the Red Sox and their fans, as they were trying to break the famous "Curse of the Bambino" and win the World Series for the first time in 86 years. The movie is set against this backdrop, and the Red Sox games are a central element of the story.
As Ben's relationship with Lindsey progresses, he must find a balance between his passion for the Red Sox and his feelings for her. Meanwhile, Lindsey tries to understand Ben's obsession with the team and learns to appreciate the excitement of baseball.