...Maybe This Time
Seen it?1981 | 96 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Right up the alley of people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Fran, the assistant to university professor Paddy, is about to turn 30. She is having an affair with a married minister's aide, Stephen. She returns home to the country town she grew up in and has a fling with an old flame, Alan. She also begins sleeping with Paddy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris McGill
- Judy MorrisFran
- Bill HunterStephen
- Michael PrestonPaddy
- Jill PerrymanFran’s Mother
- Ken ShorterAlan
- Michele FawdonMargo
- Leonard TealeMinister
- Jude KuringMeredith
- Rod MullinarJack
- Chris HaywoodSalesman