Mr. Saturday Night
1992 · Movie · R · 119 min · ★ 5.8 · 53% critics
A once-beloved comedian finds himself performing for tiny crowds in nursing homes while everyone around him thinks it’s time to step away. Still chasing another chance in show business, he confronts how quickly fame fades and whether there’s still a place for an aging performer who can’t imagine life offstage.
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-09-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Critic score
- 53/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (60 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a bittersweet, character-focused look at fame, aging, and family that mixes laughs with regret; Not for you if you expect nonstop comedy or dislike sentimental, talky dramas like Forget Paris.
Pros: heartfelt comedy-drama mix; strong performances; poignant sibling dynamic | Cons: uneven jokes; sentimental stretches; feels overlong
Themes
- show business
- comedian
- has been
- catskills
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1993 · nominated
Cast & crew
Billy Crystal
as Buddy Young Jr.
David Paymer
as Stan
Julie Warner
as Elaine
Helen Hunt
as Annie Wells
Mary Mara
as Susan
Jerry Orbach
as Phil Gussman
Ron Silver
as Larry Meyerson
Sage Allen
as Mom
Jason Marsden
as Buddy (Age 15)
- MW
Michael Weiner
as Stan (Age 8)
Directed by Billy Crystal