Uptown Saturday Night
1974, English. Directed by Sidney Poitier.
They get funny when you mess with their money.
Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Uptown Saturday Night
Uptown Saturday Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sidney PoitierDirector
- Sidney PoitierSteve Jackson
- Bill CosbyWardell Franklin
- Harry BelafonteGeechie Dan Beauford
- Flip WilsonThe Reverend
- Richard PryorSharp Eye Washington
- Calvin LockhartSilky Slim
- Rosalind CashSarah Jackson
- Roscoe Lee BrowneCongressman Lincoln
- Paula KellyLeggy Peggy
- Lee ChamberlinMadame Zenobia
- Johnny SekkaGeechie's Henchman
- Lincoln KilpatrickSlim's Henchman #1
Details
- Released
- 26 July 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Wesley
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $6.7M
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Uptown Saturday Night: quick answers
Is Uptown Saturday Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Uptown Saturday Night?
Uptown Saturday Night runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Uptown Saturday Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Uptown Saturday Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Uptown Saturday Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Uptown Saturday Night is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Uptown Saturday Night on?
Uptown Saturday Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Uptown Saturday Night?
If you liked Uptown Saturday Night, try The Dion Brothers, The Anderson Tapes, Crazy Mama.
Who directed Uptown Saturday Night?
Uptown Saturday Night (1974) was directed by Sidney Poitier and stars Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Harry Belafonte.