Monday Morning Maybe

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Father of Four

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1953 | 97 min | Family, Comedy

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
Best for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone). The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to Despicable Me 2. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
  • Probably not for a grown-ups-only night in.

An everyday story about a single father with four children, whose eldest daughter, Søs, runs the household. Søs occasionally goes into town with Peter. In connection with Ole's schooling, she comes into contact with his teacher, Jørgen Stæhr. Gradually, love develops between them, especially after Søs and Jørgen participate together in Children's Aid Day. Uncle Anders is a frequent guest in the house, and the neighbor, Mrs. Sejersen, often visits under various pretexts.

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 Alice O'Fredericks, Robert Saaskin

  • Ib SchønbergFar
  • Rudi HansenMie
  • Otto Møller JensenOle
  • Ole NeumannLille Per
  • Peter MalbergOnkel Anders
  • Jørgen ReenbergJørgen Stæhr - skolelærer
  • Ellen Carstensen-ReenbergJørgen Stæhr's mor
  • Agnes RehniFru Sejersen
  • Ove SprogøeBager Høst
  • Sigurd LangbergAndersen - direktør