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When Saturday Comes

1996Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–65%

An uplifting, cathartic drama movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

To Jimmy Life Was Just A Game...Until The Game Became His Life!

Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas — he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard-drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his ultimate goal?

Feels like

  • British Sports Drama
  • Underdog Story
  • Working-Class Struggle
  • Aspirations & Dreams
  • Family Conflict
  • Inspiring & Uplifting
  • Grit & Determination
  • Character-Driven
  • Football Culture
  • Social Realism

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Maria Giese
Written by
James Daly, Maria Giese
Produced by
Christopher Lambert, James Daly, Meir Teper
Music by
Anne Dudley

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Facts

March 1, 1996 · 1 h 35 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
March 1, 1996
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$983,481
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about When Saturday Comes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is When Saturday Comes worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching When Saturday Comes?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is When Saturday Comes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.