Monday Morning Maybe

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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

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1956 | 83 min | Action, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 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 sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Independence Day, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1956: an older pace and style.

Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fred F. Sears

  • Hugh MarloweDr. Russell A. Marvin
  • Joan TaylorCarol Marvin
  • Donald CurtisMaj. Huglin
  • Morris AnkrumBrig. Gen. John Hanley
  • Thomas Browne HenryVice Adm. Enright
  • Grandon RhodesGen. Edmunds
  • John ZarembaProf. Kanter
  • Paul FreesAlien (voice)
  • Frank WilcoxAlfred Cassidy
  • Sydney MasonFrank the garage man