Uptown Saturday Night (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Uptown Saturday Night is a comedy film directed by Sidney Poitier, running about 104 minutes. “They get funny when you mess with their money.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
Who’s in it. Uptown Saturday Night stars Sidney Poitier as Steve Jackson, Bill Cosby as Wardell Franklin, Harry Belafonte as Geechie Dan Beauford and Calvin Lockhart as Silky Slim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Uptown Saturday Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uptown Saturday Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uptown Saturday Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uptown Saturday Night (1974)?
- In US, Uptown Saturday Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uptown Saturday Night worth watching?
- Uptown Saturday Night holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uptown Saturday Night?
- Uptown Saturday Night stars Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte, Calvin Lockhart and Flip Wilson.
- When was Uptown Saturday Night released?
- Uptown Saturday Night was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.