Monday Morning Maybe

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The Meteor Man

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1993 | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, 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, sci-fi fans and action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

One night Jefferson Reed gets hit in the chest by a souped-up chunk of meteor. So he can fly, but he's scared of heights. He can master the information in any book ... for about thirty seconds. Now his friends and family want him to protect their community from the dreaded Golden Lords.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    27% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 76K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Townsend

  • Robert TownsendJefferson Reed
  • Marla GibbsMrs. Reed
  • Eddie GriffinMichael
  • Robert GuillaumeTed Reed
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  • Roy FeganSimon
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