Monday Morning Maybe

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Eugénie Grandet

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1994 | 83 min | Drama, TV Movie, History

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 history buffs.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

When the daughter of the miserly cooper Grandet is up for marriage, both families Des Grassins and Cruchot want to marry their sons to her and her substantial dowry. But the girl shows more interest in the impoverished cousin, whom she entrusts her entire fortune to.

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

    About 877 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe

  • Alexandra LondonEugénie Grandet
  • Jean CarmetPère Grandet
  • Dominique LabourierMère Grandet
  • Claude JadeLucienne des Grassins
  • Pierre VernierMonsieur des Grassins
  • Jean-Claude AdelinCharles Grandet
  • Bernard HallerAbbé Cruchot
  • Sacha BriquetMaître Cruchot
  • Rose ThiéryNanon
  • Pascal ElsoCruchot de Bonfons