Late Bloomers
Seen it?1996 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A lonely secretary leaves her family for love with a female basketball coach. But their awakening galvanizes the local conservative community, with the small-town drama permeating everywhere from the teacher’s lounge to the student body to the PTA, yet leads to unexpected love-conquers-all resolutions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
20% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julia Dyer
- Connie NelsonDinah Groshardt
- Dee HenniganCarly Lumpkin
- Gary CarterRon Lumpkin
- Jonah Lisa DyerVal Lumpkin
- Esteban PowellJamie Hooper
- Joe NemmersRick Musso
- Rene MorenoAlbert Echeverria
- Tyrees AllenCharlie Choate
- Graham SkipperAvery Lumpkin
- Bruce DuboseSam John