Monday Morning Maybe

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The Young Mr. Pitt

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1942 | 118 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1942: an older pace and style.

In 1783 England, King George III appoints William Pitt only 24 years old, as PM. When members of Parliament refuse to take Pitt seriously, he calls for a general election and wins. Pitt works to reform England, focusing on rebuilding the navy while across the sea in France, Napoleon Bonaparte begins his conquest of Europe.

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 powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carol Reed

  • Robert DonatWilliam Pitt / The Earl of Chatham
  • Robert MorleyCharles James Fox
  • Phyllis CalvertEleanor Eden
  • John MillsWilliam Wilberforce
  • Geoffrey AtkinsWilliam Pitt, as a boy
  • Jean CadellMrs. Sparry
  • Raymond LovellGeorge the Third
  • Agnes LauchlanQueen Charlotte
  • Felix AylmerLord North
  • Ian McLeanDundas