Saturday's Warrior (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1989, Saturday's Warrior is a drama and family film directed by Bob Williams, running about 115 minutes. “A teenager named Jimmy is growing up and is wondering about his future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Saturday's Warrior stars Erik Hickenlooper as Jimmy, Cori Jacobsen as Julie, Davison Cheney as Tod and Bart Hickenlooper as Wally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Saturday's Warrior has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saturday's Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saturday's Warrior tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saturday's Warrior (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saturday's Warrior change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saturday's Warrior worth watching?
- Saturday's Warrior holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saturday's Warrior?
- Saturday's Warrior stars Erik Hickenlooper, Cori Jacobsen, Davison Cheney, Bart Hickenlooper and D.L. Walker.
- When was Saturday's Warrior released?
- Saturday's Warrior was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.