Monday Morning Maybe

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The Man Who Challenged the Devil

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2007 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
Best for people who need a good giggle and fantasy fans. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. A good follow-up to Code 3.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

After being forced into a marriage and enduring a humiliating work routine in the hands of his father-in-law, Zé Araújo becomes the mythical Ojuara, an unconventional hero devoted to debauchery.

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 powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Moacyr Góes

  • Marcos PalmeiraZé Araújo "Ojuara"
  • Lívia FalcãoDualiba
  • Fernanda Paes LemeGenifer
  • Flávia AlessandraMãe de Pantanha
  • Renato ConsorteTurco Salim
  • Lúcio MauroJosé Maria
  • Giselle LimaEleonor
  • Leandro FirminoZé Pretinho
  • Antônio PitangaPreto Velho
  • Antônio PompêoChico Rabelê