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Mr. Saturday Night

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Given his success in the early days of television, you'd think that Buddy Young Jr. (Billy Crystal) would be coasting happily into retirement alongside his wife, Elaine (Julie Warner). Instead, Buddy is an acerbic blowhard who alienates his brother, Stan (David Paymer), and everyone else who fails to bow to his bullying. His agent, Annie Wells (Helen Hunt), has positioned elderly Buddy for a big movie role, but his irreverence might come back to bite him one last time.

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Critics Consensus

Billy Crystal's flawed directorial debut can't seem to decide whether it wants the viewer to love its protagonist or hate him, but it features fine work from Crystal and his co-stars.

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Nell Minow Movie Mom 06/19/2003
3/5
Great performances, flawed script. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3/4
It's a very personal project; [Crystal] not only stars, but co-wrote the screenplay and makes his directing debut. This is like an autobiography of how he might have turned out. Go to Full Review
Gary Wolcott Tri-City Herald 12/14/2023
5/5
Crystal's portrait is flawless... It's a performance worthy of an Academy nomination for best actor. Go to Full Review
Steve Warren Southern Voice (Atlanta) 05/09/2023
This movie won't settle for funny when it can tug clumsily at the heartstrings. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/30/2022
3.5/5
Mr. Saturday Night is a solid directorial debut for Billy Crystal and feels like the most personal film of his career. Go to Full Review
Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant 05/29/2018
in Mr. Saturday Night, Billy Crystal nimbly makes the big leap from amiable (if sometimes irritating) funny man to serious, but not-too-serious filmmaker. Go to Full Review
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Andrew S @Malasita 2h Don’t know if it’s supposed to be serious or comedy. Buddy sabotages himself and can’t stop from ruining every chance he gets. See more Harvey K @Harvey658 Dec 31 I'm Jewish I'm funny I'm funny I'm Jewish See more 12/02/2021 One of the most underrated movies I've ever seen. Flawless acting, hilarious jokes and outstanding characters. No wonder it's finally been made into a Broadway play. Do yourself a favour and enjoy this masterpiece. See more steve d 07/10/2020 An unfunny comedy that doesn't work at any level. See more 12/15/2019 The most tragically underrated and ignored movie ever I showed it to 5 friends, of all different ethnicities, and the absolutely LOVED IT! Poignant, warm and hilarious Great casting, from Paymer (Oscar nomination)., Warner, Ron Silver, Jerry Lewis (cameo)., Jerry Preach, Helen Hunt See more 08/09/2017 A love letter to the comedy industry. Should be required viewing for any comic who dares trod the boards. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Given his success in the early days of television, you'd think that Buddy Young Jr. (Billy Crystal) would be coasting happily into retirement alongside his wife, Elaine (Julie Warner). Instead, Buddy is an acerbic blowhard who alienates his brother, Stan (David Paymer), and everyone else who fails to bow to his bullying. His agent, Annie Wells (Helen Hunt), has positioned elderly Buddy for a big movie role, but his irreverence might come back to bite him one last time.
Director
Billy Crystal
Producer
Billy Crystal
Screenwriter
Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Billy Crystal
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, New Line Cinema, Image Entertainment Inc.
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment, Face Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 23, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 28, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$12.6M
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Surround, Stereo
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