Monday Morning Maybe

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2003 | 105 min | Family, Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved About a Boy or 10 Things I Hate About You, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

American Daphne Reynolds heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her boho mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost father is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $51 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 224K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dennie Gordon

  • Amanda BynesDaphne Reynolds
  • Colin FirthHenry Dashwood
  • Kelly PrestonLibby Reynolds
  • Eileen AtkinsJocelyn Dashwood
  • Anna ChancellorGlynnis Payne
  • Jonathan PryceAlistair Payne
  • Oliver JamesIan Wallace
  • Christina ColeClarissa Payne
  • Sylvia SymsPrincess Charlotte
  • Soleil McGheeYoung Daphne