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When Saturday Comes

Name: When Saturday Comes
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-03-01
Cast: Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly, Pete Postlethwaite, John McEnery

1996 | 95 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Beast, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory. But Jimmy has other ideas — he dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Confronted by a bitter and unsupportive father, hard-drinking friends and a lifetime of bad habits...has Jimmy the will to achieve his ultimate goal?

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$983K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Maria Giese

Sean BeanJimmy Muir
Emily LloydAnnie Doherty
Craig KellyRussell Muir
Pete PostlethwaiteKen Jackson
John McEneryJoe Muir
Ann BellSarah Muir
Melanie HillMary Muir
Chris WalkerMac
Peter GunnTommy
Bill StewartBullneck