Monday Morning Maybe

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The Ups and Downs of a Handyman

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1976 | 100 min | Comedy

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
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

A young handyman and his wife move to a small village and set up business. There, the handyman encounters numerous strange characters, including a local constable more inept than a squad car full of Keystone Kops; an elderly magistrate whose primary passion is spanking young women; a schoolmistress with a closetful of kinks; and more predatory housewives than the young man can handle.

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 17K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Sealey

  • Barry StokesBob
  • Gay SoperMaisie
  • Bob ToddSquire Bullsworthy
  • Sue LloydThe Blonde
  • Chic MurrayP. C. Knowles
  • Robert DorningNewsagent
  • Valerie LeonRedhead
  • Nita LorraineJenny Elgin
  • Penny MeredithMargaretta
  • John BlytheFather Elgin