Monday Morning Maybe

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Black Nativity

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2013 | 93 min | Music, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz, middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Dreamgirls, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 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.

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10 from opening-week audiences

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kasi Lemmons

  • Forest WhitakerReverend Cornell Cobbs
  • Angela BassettAretha Cobbs
  • Jennifer HudsonNaima
  • Tyrese GibsonLoot / Tyson
  • Jacob LatimoreLangston
  • Mary J. BligePlatinum Fro
  • NasStreet Prophet (Isaiah)
  • Vondie Curtis-HallPawnbroker
  • Grace GibsonMaria / Mary
  • J. Mallory McCreeKyle