A Saturday on Earth (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, A Saturday on Earth is a comedy and drama film directed by Diane Bertrand, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of seemingly unconnected events and 50 important speaking parts make this film a jigsaw puzzle to be solved by the viewer. Martin and Claire were separated in childhood, and are brought together by a series of coincidences. A tragic car crash is central to the story, but seemingly unimportant events can hold great significance. Through a montage of different film stock and techniques director Diane Bertrand creates pieces of a puzzle, from which the viewer has to piece together a story. That's the premise of the film, and it is solvable. You just have to work a bit...
Who’s in it. A Saturday on Earth stars Elsa Zylberstein as Claire, Éric Caravaca as Martin, Johan Leysen as Franck and Kent as Arnaud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Saturday on Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Saturday on Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Saturday on Earth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Saturday on Earth (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Saturday on Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Saturday on Earth worth watching?
- A Saturday on Earth holds an audience score of 5.7 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 A Saturday on Earth?
- A Saturday on Earth stars Elsa Zylberstein, Éric Caravaca, Johan Leysen, Kent and Dominique Pinon.
- When was A Saturday on Earth released?
- A Saturday on Earth was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.