Monday Morning Maybe

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The Hand

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1965 | 18 min | Animation, Horror, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. Set in the 1960s, and it looks the part. If you loved The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad or Loving Vincent, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Keeps the tension tight, at 18 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).

A happy little potter is approached by a huge hand which wants him to sculpt its statue. The potter refuses, wanting nothing more than to be left alone with his only friend, a potted plant. As the hand's request gives way to bribery, demands, and threats, the potter becomes more desperate to escape its clutch, leading to tragedy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 BAFTA.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jiří Trnka

  • Ladislav FialkaThe Hand