Monday Morning Maybe

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The Ripening Seed

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1990 | 80 min | Drama, Romance

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 romantics. If you loved Say Anything..., start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

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  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • 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 Serge Meynard

  • Marianne BaslerLa dame en blanc
  • Matthieu RozéPhil
  • Sophie AubryVinca
  • Laetitia JulliandLisette
  • Jean-Pierre BissonPère Phil
  • Didier BénureauLe parisien
  • Sylvie FleppMère Phil
  • Chantal BanlierMère Vinca
  • Gil LagayPère Vinca (as Gilles Lagay)
  • Ronan CouedicPetit garçon