---
title: "Prairie Fever"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/prairie-fever-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16926
imdb_id: "tt1160018"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 4.6
vote_count: 19
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Prairie Fever (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/prairie-fever-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Prairie Fever is a 2008 American Western direct-to-video film directed by Stephen Bridgewater and released on March 29, 2008 in the US. The film stars Kevin Sorbo, Lance Henriksen, and Dominique Swain.

The story follows a former sheriff tasked with taking a group of women who contracted a strange fever to the hospital in the nearest town. Along the way, they encounter a gang of murderers, leaving his only hope to be a woman whose beauty is matched only by his skill with weapons.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former sheriff must transport fever-stricken women past a gang of murderers with an unlikely ally."

### Why Watch
- Stars Kevin Sorbo, Lance Henriksen, and Dominique Swain.
- Directed by Stephen Bridgewater.
- Features a tense journey involving a former sheriff and a gang of murderers.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a direct-to-video release with a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: It is an action and western television and video film with a runtime of one hour and twenty-one minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #western, #action, #tv-movie, #direct-to-video, #survival, #outlaws

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The CW | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stephen Bridgewater, David S. Cass Sr.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Sorbo** as *Sheriff Preston Biggs*
- **Lance Henriksen** as *James Monte*
- **Dominique Swain** as *Abigail*
- **Jamie Anne Allman** as *Olivia Thibodeaux*
- **Jillian Armenante** as *Lettie*
- **Felicia Day** as *Blue*
- **Silas Weir Mitchell** as *Frank*
- **Lucy Lee Flippin** as *Woman*
- **Blake Gibbons** as *Charlie*
- **Don Swayze** as *James*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Prairie Fever?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Prairie Fever worth watching?
It features a cast including Kevin Sorbo, Lance Henriksen, and Dominique Swain in a Western action setup.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Prairie Fever is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Prairie Fever — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16926)
- [L. Q. Jones](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/L._Q._Jones)

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