Saturday's Children (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Saturday's Children is a drama and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 102 minutes. “Young, Married, Poor...and Proud of it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An inventor and his bride get testy in the city as they try to make ends meet.
Who’s in it. Saturday's Children stars John Garfield as Rims Rosson, Anne Shirley as Bobby Halevy, Claude Rains as Mr. Henry Halevy and Roscoe Karns as Willie Sands, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Saturday's Children 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 Saturday's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saturday's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saturday's Children (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saturday's Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saturday's Children worth watching?
- Saturday's Children holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saturday's Children?
- Saturday's Children stars John Garfield, Anne Shirley, Claude Rains, Roscoe Karns and Lee Patrick.
- When was Saturday's Children released?
- Saturday's Children was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.