Monday Morning Maybe

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2004 | 105 min | Family, Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.2 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved 10 Things I Hate About You, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the president of the United States, arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to attend school just like a normal student.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    8% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $11 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 217K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Forest Whitaker

  • Katie HolmesSamantha Mackenzie
  • Marc BlucasJames Lansome
  • AmerieMia Thompson
  • Michael KeatonPresident Mackenzie
  • Margaret ColinMelanie Mackenzie
  • Lela RochonLiz Pappas
  • Michael MilhoanAgent Bock
  • Dwayne AdwayAgent Dylan
  • Hollis HillAgent Colvin
  • Ken MorenoAgent Mercer