Mr. Saturday Night (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1992, Mr. Saturday Night is a comedy and drama film directed by Billy Crystal, running about 119 minutes. “It's lonely at the middle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing homes, it seems like everybody but Buddy realizes that he should retire. As Buddy looks for work in show business, he realizes that the rest of the world has forgotten the golden days of Buddy Young, and that there just may not be room in the business for an old comic like himself.
Who’s in it. Mr. Saturday Night stars Billy Crystal as Buddy Young Jr., David Paymer as Stan, Julie Warner as Elaine and Mary Mara as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mr. Saturday Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Saturday Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Saturday Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Saturday Night (1992)?
- In US, Mr. Saturday Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Saturday Night worth watching?
- Mr. Saturday Night holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Saturday Night?
- Mr. Saturday Night stars Billy Crystal, David Paymer, Julie Warner, Mary Mara and Jerry Orbach.
- When was Mr. Saturday Night released?
- Mr. Saturday Night was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.