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Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

1960Movie1 h 30 min

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes87%87%

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and class and money.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Story

Saturday night you have your fling at life...and Sunday morning you face up to it!

A 22-year-old factory worker lets loose on the weekends: drinking, brawling, and dating two women, one of whom is older and married.

Feels like

  • British New Wave
  • Working-Class Life
  • Social Realism
  • Rebellious Youth
  • Post-War Britain
  • Existential Disillusionment
  • Adultery & Morality
  • Gritty Cinematography

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Karel Reisz
Written by
Alan Sillitoe
Produced by
Tony Richardson
Music by
John Dankworth

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Facts

October 27, 1960 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language

Released
October 27, 1960
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

The '50s, Adapted Out, Anti-Hero +9

  • The '50s
  • Adapted Out
  • Anti-Hero
  • Arch-Enemy
  • Beta Couple
  • Blatant Lies
  • Commitment Issues
  • The Hedonist
  • Kick the Dog
  • Meaningful Name
  • Red Scare
  • Oop North

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Saturday Night and Sunday Morning?"

Questions about Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

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Where can I stream Saturday Night and Sunday Morning?

Criterion

In the United States, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning streams on Criterion. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Saturday Night and Sunday Morning worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%).

Is Saturday Night and Sunday Morning good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Saturday Night and Sunday Morning 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.

What tropes does Saturday Night and Sunday Morning use?

The '50sAdapted OutAnti-HeroArch-EnemyBeta CoupleBlatant LiesCommitment IssuesThe HedonistKick the DogMeaningful NameRed ScareOop Northand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including The '50s, Adapted Out, and Anti-Hero.