When Saturday Comes (1996) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
When Saturday Comes (1996) — Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options:… Streaming on Amazon...
When Saturday Comes (1996) Storyline
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?
Full Cast & Crew
- 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 as Sarah Muir
- Melanie Hill as Mary Muir
- Chris Walker as Mac
- Peter Gunn as Tommy
- Bill Stewart as Bullneck
- John Henshaw as M.C
- Steve Huison as Jack Kershaw
- Tim Gallagher as Steve
- John Higgins as Rob
- Douglas McFerran as Norman the Foreman
Why Watch When Saturday Comes?
The Vibe: When Saturday Comes is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1996. Directed by Maria Giese, and starring Sean Bean, Emily Lloyd, Craig Kelly Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.6/10, When Saturday Comes retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, When Saturday Comes deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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