Ellen Foster
Seen it?1997 | 94 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little 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
- Right up the alley of anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
After her mother's death, a young girl is separated from her abusive father and is sent between her various friends and relatives, always longing to find a place to call home.
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 impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Erman
- Jena MaloneEllen Foster
- Julie HarrisLeonora Nelson
- Ted LevineBill Hammond
- Glynnis O'ConnorCharlotte Nelson Hammond
- Debra MonkAunt Nadine
- Barbara GarrickAunt Betsy
- Kate BurtonAbigail Montford
- Željko IvanekEducational Psychologist
- Lynne MoodyMrs. Douglas
- Bill NunnMr. Douglas