Monday Morning Maybe

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They Don't Wear Black Tie

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1981 | 122 min | Drama

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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    Won 1 Venice award: Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival.

  • 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 Leon Hirszman

  • Carlos Alberto RiccelliTião
  • Bete MendesMaria
  • Fernanda MontenegroRomana
  • Gianfrancesco GuarnieriOtávio
  • Anselmo VasconcelosJesuíno
  • Cristina RodriguesTezinha
  • Fernando PeixotoMafra
  • Fernando BezerraAssailant
  • Francisco MilaniSartini
  • Chica LopesRomana's friend