Monday Morning Maybe

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2008 | 88 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect drug use and sex.

Seventeen-year-old Shirley is a good student who works as a babysitter in order to make money for college. One night Michael, a father Shirley works for, confesses he's unhappy with married life. Shirley has a crush on Michael, and seizes this moment to kiss him. Michael is so happy he presents Shirley with a big tip, which gives her an idea. Shirley plans to make extra money by setting up her teenage friends with other unhappy fathers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $45K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 58K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Ross

  • John LeguizamoMichael Beltran
  • Katherine WaterstonShirley Lyner
  • Cynthia NixonGail Beltran
  • Andy ComeauJerry Tuchman
  • Denis O'HareStan Lyner
  • Lauren BirkellMelissa Rowan
  • Louisa KrauseBrenda Woodberg
  • Halley Wegryn GrossNadine Woodberg
  • Ann DowdTammy Lyner
  • Spencer Treat ClarkScott Miral