Monday Morning Maybe

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Riding the Bullet

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2004 | 98 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.1 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 likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Midsommar, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $265K worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mick Garris

  • Jonathan JacksonAlan Parker
  • Barbara HersheyJean Parker
  • David ArquetteGeorge Staub
  • Erika ChristensenJessica Hadley
  • Cliff RobertsonFarmer
  • Nicky KattFerris
  • Matt FrewerMr. Clarkson
  • Barry W. LevyJulian Parker
  • Jackson WarrisAlan, Age 6
  • Jeffrey BallardAlan, Age 12