Monday Morning Maybe

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The Children Nobody Wanted

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1981 | 100 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 Pursuit of Happyness or The Blind Side, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Rated G, but a parent's death or loss.

True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.

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 powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Michaels

  • Fredric LehneTom Butterfield
  • Michelle PfeifferJennifer Williams
  • Matt ClarkBill Westbrook
  • Noble WillinghamMcNaulty
  • Anne HaneyMrs. Lightheart
  • Joey TurleyJoey
  • Barbara BarrieHanna
  • Jerry HardinDr. Watson
  • F. William ParkerGeorge Meuschke
  • Earl BoenMadden