Monday Morning Maybe

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1964 | 109 min | Crime, 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
A natural pick for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and anyone who loves a strong drama. Expect bad people, worse choices and a few surprises.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you like your heroes clean-cut.

Yoshie Nogami, a factory worker by day, works as a bar hostess at night. She begins a passionate affair with one of her regulars, but his changing demeanor and constant demands for money lead Yoshie down a dark path.

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

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Noboru Nakamura

  • Miyuki KuwanoYoshie Nomoto
  • Mikijiro HiraEiji Kitami
  • Keisuke SonoiHiroshi Fujii
  • Bunta SugawaraTamura
  • Masuyo IwamotoMachiko Kosugi
  • Misako TominagaKimiko
  • Isao KimuraSaitô
  • Noriko Sengoku
  • Akitake Kōno
  • Miyoko Nakamura