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Seen it?2013 | 101 min | Drama, Music
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss 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. If you loved Pink Floyd: The Wall or Selena, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
7% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$40K worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Randall Miller
- Alan RickmanHilly Kristal
- Rupert GrintCheetah Chrome
- Malin AkermanDebbie Harry
- Johnny GaleckiTerry Ork
- Stana KaticGenya Ravan
- Ashley GreeneLisa Kristal
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