Monday Morning Maybe

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Because of a Boy

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2002 | 86 min | Drama, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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 Say Anything..., start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

When Vincent finds himself a victim of outing in his high school, he must accept to live with the drastic changes it provokes, and redefine his relationships with his friends and family.

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 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fabrice Cazeneuve

  • Julien BaumgartnerVincent Molina
  • Julia MaravalNoémie
  • Jérémie ElkaïmBenjamin
  • François ComarStéphane
  • Patrick BonnelBernard, the father
  • Christiane MilletSylvie, the mother
  • Antoine MichelRégis, the brother
  • Nils OhlundBruno
  • Bernard BlancanSwimming Coach