Monday Morning Maybe

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2004 | 100 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office loss 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
If you count yourself among readers who like to compare the book and the screen version and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

1920. Jean Rezeau and his elder brother were living happily in their family estate in Brittany, until the death of their grandmother. The return of their mother, a worthy descendant of fairytales' witches, brings an all new atmosphere to their home.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 56%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $7 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Philippe de Broca

  • Catherine FrotPaule "Folcoche" Rézeau
  • Jacques VilleretJacques Rézeau
  • Jules SitrukJean Rézeau
  • Cherie LunghiMiss Chilton
  • Hannah Taylor-GordonFine
  • Richard BremmerAbbé Traquet
  • Sabine HaudepinTante Thérèse
  • William TouilFerdinand "Freddie" Rézeau
  • Wojciech PszoniakPère Volitza
  • Pierre StéveninMarcel