Monday Morning Maybe

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Murphy's Stroke

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1980 | 70 min | Drama, TV Movie

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
Tailor-made for people who get choked up at a comeback and animal lovers. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 10 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The horse Gay Future is at the centre of an Irish betting syndicate in 1974 which saw trainer Antony Collins present a poor performing horse at his stables. The betting stakes were subsequently raised, before the real horse was entered in the race.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • 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 Frank Cvitanovich

  • Niall TóibínTony Murphy
  • Pierce BrosnanEdward O'Grady
  • T.R. BowenCollins
  • Tony DoyleDarrer
  • Derry PowerTim Finn
  • Paul AntrimDooley
  • John BardonO'Connor
  • Maurice ConnorRobert Henry
  • Patrick MalahideParker
  • Gordon KaneIan McGallen