Monday Morning Maybe

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Dream a Little Dream

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1989 | 115 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.8 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Dream Scenario or Ted, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Bobby Kellar has a crush on Lainie Diamond, girlfriend of school jerk Joel. Coleman is working on an experiment which will help him move into a place where Dreams are reality. When an accident occurs Coleman finds himself in Bobby's body and can only contact Bobby in his dreams.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 93K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marc Rocco

  • Jason RobardsColeman Ettinger
  • Corey FeldmanBobby Keller
  • Piper LaurieGena Ettinger
  • Meredith SalengerLainie Diamond
  • Harry Dean StantonIke Baker
  • Corey HaimDinger
  • Susan BlakelyCherry Diamond
  • William McNamaraJoel
  • Matt AdlerDumas
  • Victoria JacksonKit Keller