Monday Morning Maybe

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1972 | 74 min | Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and little 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 fans of close encounters and readers who like to compare the book and the screen version. The aliens are the hook, but the human reactions are the story. A good follow-up to Blade Runner or The Man Who Fell to Earth. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A young woman is assigned to teach school in a secluded valley whose inhabitants appear stern, secretive and anti-pleasure. Following two children who disappear to play in the woods, she finds that this is actually a community of extraterrestrials with mild paranormal powers who are attempting to repress and deny their heritage for fear of arousing prejudice and hatred in their human neighbors. Based on a series of novels by the late Zenna Henderson.

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 impactBelow par

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Korty

  • Kim DarbyMelodye Amerson
  • William ShatnerDr. Curtis
  • Diane VarsiValancy Carmody
  • Dan O'HerlihySol Diemus
  • Laurie WaltersKaren Diemus
  • Johanna BaerBethie
  • Chris ValentineClement Rancher
  • Chris ValentineClement Francher
  • Stephanie ValentineTalitha
  • Jack DahlgrenKiah