
Molly Maxwell
Seen it?2013 | 91 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz 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. If you loved Half Nelson or Lean On Me, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
At Phoenix Progressive School, students take notes lying on parlor couches and are encouraged to explore their gifts through electives like break-dancing and graphic-novel writing. In the midst of all this liberal pedagogy and budding talent, Molly Maxwell feels unexceptional, until she falls for her attractive English teacher, Ben.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sara St. Onge
- Lola TashMolly Maxwell
- Charlie CarrickBen Carter
- Krista BridgesMarilyn Maxwell
- Rob StewartEvan Maxwell
- Richard ClarkinRaymond
- Brooke PalssonCaitlin
- A.K. ShandGala
- Nicholas BodeAiden Maxwell
- Lucy GervaisAlicia
- Cory LeeJordan