When Saturday Comes (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, When Saturday Comes is a drama film directed by Maria Giese, running about 95 minutes. “To Jimmy Life Was Just A Game...Until The Game Became His Life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. When Saturday Comes stars Sean Bean as Jimmy Muir, Emily Lloyd as Annie Doherty, Craig Kelly as Russell Muir and Pete Postlethwaite as Ken Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, When Saturday Comes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Saturday Comes page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Saturday Comes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Saturday Comes (1996)?
- In US, When Saturday Comes is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Saturday Comes worth watching?
- When Saturday Comes holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Saturday Comes?
- When Saturday Comes stars Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly, Pete Postlethwaite and John McEnery.
- When was When Saturday Comes released?
- When Saturday Comes was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.