National Theatre Live: Good
Seen it?2023 | 100 min | Drama, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no 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 history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dominic Cooke
- David TennantProfessor John Halder/Johnny
- Elliot LeveyMaurice
- Sharon SmallHelen/Mother
- Jim CreightonHoss
- Rebecca BainbridgeEnsemble
- Izaak CainerEnsemble
- Jamie CameronEnsemble
- Edie NewmanEnsemble
- Lizzie SchenkEnsemble
- George TodicaEnsemble