Monday Morning Maybe

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An American Affair

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2008 | 93 min | Drama

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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Eyes Wide Shut or The Apprentice, start here.
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 R: expect violence.

In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.

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

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $28K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Olsson

  • Gretchen MolCatherine Caswell
  • James RebhornLucian Carver
  • Cameron BrightAdam Stafford
  • Noah WyleMike Stafford
  • Mark PellegrinoGraham Caswell
  • Perrey ReevesAdrienne Stafford
  • Jimmy BellingerJimmy
  • Jermaine CrawfordAndre
  • Jack RubySelf (archive footage)
  • Austin MajorsAdditional voice