When Saturday Comes(1996)
To Jimmy Life Was Just A Game...Until The Game Became His Life!
When Saturday Comes Synopsis
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?
When Saturday Comes (1996) is a drama film directed by Maria Giese, released on March 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly and Pete Postlethwaite. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Maria Giese
- Writers:
- James Daly, Maria Giese
- Producers:
- James Daly, Christopher Lambert, Meir Teper
- Cinematographer:
- Grant Cameron
- Composer:
- Anne Dudley
- Production:
- Pint O'Bitter Productions, Guild
- Revenue:
- $983,481
- Status:
- Released
When Saturday Comes (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for When Saturday Comes before you stream it.
When Saturday Comes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sean Bean
as Jimmy Muir
Emily Lloyd
as Annie Doherty
Craig Kelly
as Russell Muir
Pete Postlethwaite
as Ken Jackson
John McEnery
as Joe Muir
- Ann Bell
Ann Bell
as Sarah Muir
Melanie Hill
as Mary Muir
Chris Walker
as Mac
Peter Gunn
as Tommy
- Bill Stewart
Bill Stewart
as Bullneck
John Henshaw
as M.C
Steve Huison
as Jack Kershaw
Key crew
Directed by Maria Giese, written by James Daly and Maria Giese, produced by James Daly, Christopher Lambert and Meir Teper.
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When Saturday Comes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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When Saturday Comes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When Saturday Comes online?
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When Saturday Comes (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in When Saturday Comes?
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The main cast of When Saturday Comes (1996) includes Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly, Pete Postlethwaite and John McEnery. The film was directed by Maria Giese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When Saturday Comes released?
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When Saturday Comes was released on March 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is When Saturday Comes worth watching?
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When Saturday Comes (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for When Saturday Comes?
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Yes. The official When Saturday Comes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.