Monday Morning Maybe

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1952 | 129 min | 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Bridge on the River Kwai or Empire of the Sun, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1952: an older pace and style.

Just before the end of the war, Japanese soldier Kitani is released from prison, having served his term for theft. Told in flashback, viewers learn about Kitani's past and reasons behind his prison sentence.

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 Satsuo Yamamoto

  • Isao KimuraPrivate Riichiro Kitani
  • Takashi KandaTroop Commander Mine
  • Yoshi KatōLieutenant Hayashi
  • Tsutomu ShimomotoPrivate Soda
  • Masao MishimaWarrant Officer Tatsuzawa
  • Eiji OkadaSecond Lieutenant Okamoto
  • Harue ToneHanae
  • Toshio TakaharaPrivate Some
  • Nobuo KanekoSergeant Kaneko
  • Kō NishimuraSergeant Osumi