Monday Morning Maybe

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2002 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, 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 and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge or The Diary of a Teenage Girl, 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 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Teenager Jones has opted not to go to college and is instead renting a room in a boarding house to work on his writing skills. Soon, Jones finds himself dividing his time between two women: a young actress named Lisa and a photographer named Jane. After Jane's ex-boyfriend arrives to help her recover from a car accident, Jones begins to understand just how much he cares for her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    0% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeffrey Porter

  • Elijah WoodJones
  • Franka PotenteJane
  • Mandy MooreLisa
  • Debbie HarryMa Mabley
  • Elizabeth PerkinsBlanche
  • Chris William MartinSteve
  • Aaron PearlBrad
  • Aloma WrightAlicia
  • Andrew JacksonGuy
  • Malcolm ScottRandy