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When Saturday Comes
“To Jimmy Life Was Just A Game...Until The Game Became His Life!”
5.8 / 10• 1996• 1h 35m•NR• English
Drama
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?
Cast & Crew
Sean Bean
Jimmy Muir
Lead
Emily Lloyd
Annie Doherty
Craig Kelly
Russell Muir
Pete Postlethwaite
Ken Jackson
John McEnery
Joe Muir
AB
Ann Bell
Sarah Muir
Melanie Hill
Mary Muir
Chris Walker
Mac
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Maria Giese's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. When Saturday Comes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
