Monday Morning Maybe

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The Cat in the Hat

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2003 | 82 min | Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Barbie or The Wild Thornberrys Movie, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: slapstick violence. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It picked up 4 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    10% on Rotten Tomatoes, 19 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    5.4 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 4 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $134 million worldwide on a $109 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 485K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bo Welch

  • Mike MyersThe Cat
  • Dakota FanningSally Walden
  • Spencer BreslinConrad Walden
  • Kelly PrestonJoan Walden
  • Alec BaldwinLarry Quinn
  • Amy HillMrs. Kwan
  • Sean HayesMr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)
  • Danielle ChuchranThing One
  • Taylor RiceThing One
  • Brittany OaksThing Two