When Saturday Comes
Watch TrailerJimmy 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?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Maria Giese |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (27 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a familiar underdog narrative, relying on the stark contrast between the grim industrial town and the bright promise of the football pitch. It explores the personal cost of ambition more than the glory of the game itself.
What lingers after the final whistle is a grounded portrayal of the struggle for self-belief against a backdrop of limited options. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Maria Giese
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