Arriving Tuesday (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1986, Arriving Tuesday is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Riddiford, running about 88 minutes. “Come Blow Your Horn, She's Arriving Tuesday” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Monica arrives back from her big overseas experience to find her boyfriend Nick unchanged. Although Nick styles himself an artist, he is really something of a cultural redneck, and when the couple head up north for a break, and they meet up with Riki, a poet, who is rather less shallow and charming.

Who’s in it. Arriving Tuesday stars Judy McIntosh as Monica, Peter Hayden as Nick, Rawiri Paratene as Riki and Heather Bolton as Jenny, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Arriving Tuesday 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 Arriving Tuesday page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arriving Tuesday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Arriving Tuesday (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arriving Tuesday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Arriving Tuesday worth watching?
Arriving Tuesday holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Arriving Tuesday?
Arriving Tuesday stars Judy McIntosh, Peter Hayden, Rawiri Paratene, Heather Bolton and Sarah Peirse.
When was Arriving Tuesday released?
Arriving Tuesday was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.