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Seen it?2025 | 95 min | Drama
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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the center of Hamburg, the discovery of an unexploded bomb from the Second World War not only leads to a far-reaching evacuation, but also to an interpersonal state of emergency.
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
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kerstin Polte
- Anne Ratte-PolleLane Petersen
- Haley Louise JonesAva Shabani
- Bernhard SchützOtto Bismarck
- Claudia MichelsenHanne Bismarck
- Daniel SträßerBen Glaser
- Karl MarkovicsViktor Knigge
- Lukas Alexander von HorbatschewskyWilliam Herbst
- Barbara NüsseMargit Petersen
- Thelma BuabengDaniela Reiter
- Ramin YazdaniNika Shabani