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Saturday's Warrior

1989·Movie
1h 55min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up, family, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A teenager named Jimmy is growing up and is wondering about his future.

An ordinary LDS family has a teenager named Jimmy and he wonders about life and what is coming. Jimmy's sister Julie has a boyfriend on a mission who she plans to marry when he gets home. Jimmy's twin sister Pam is handicapped and is confined to a wheelchair and wants to make things good for Jimmy. Jimmy doesn't seem to care about his large family and wants to do his own things. When Jimmy hears his mother is going to have another child, Jimmy is filled with anger and leaves. His family wants Jimmy to return and love him, but Jimmy does not want their love.
Mormon Family DramaTeenage RebellionFaith and DoubtSibling RelationshipsComing of AgeEmotional MelancholyCulturally Specific NarrativeDomestic RealismSpiritual AwakeningFamily Expectations

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Saturday's Warrior worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Saturday's Warrior?

1 h 55 min

Saturday's Warrior runs 1 h 55 min.

What language is Saturday's Warrior in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Saturday's Warrior use?

Time AbyssGreater-Scope ParagonFriendship SongThe HeartThe Power of FamilyMassive Multiplayer Ensemble NumberI Will Wait for YouAmnesiac HeroScreaming BirthSong of PrayerThrow the Dog a BoneFat and Skinnyand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for Saturday's Warrior, including Time Abyss, Greater-Scope Paragon, Friendship Song.