Monday Morning Maybe

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No Chains, No Masters

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2024 | 97 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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 history buffs. If you loved Belfast, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

1759, Mauritius Island, Indian Ocean. The island is controlled by French settlers and the deported slave population live in fear while toiling in the sugar cane plantations. Unlike her disillusioned father Massamba, 16-year-old Mati refuses to keep her head down and accept her fate.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • 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 Simon Moutaïrou

  • Ibrahima MbayeMassamba
  • Anna ThiandoumMati
  • Camille CottinMadame La Victoire
  • Benoît MagimelEugène Larcenet
  • Bass DhemBarbe Blanche
  • Félix LefebvreHonoré Larcenet
  • Swala EmatiMame Nguesso
  • Vassili SchneiderBaptiste
  • Bamar KaneGaoussou
  • Lancelot CourcierasJoseph