Monday Morning Maybe

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The Identical

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2014 | 107 min | Music, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 6% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 Elvis or La Bamba, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful '50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents' wishes and launches his own music career -- performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    6% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • 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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dustin Marcellino

  • Blake RayneRyan Wade / Drexel Hemsley
  • Ashley JuddLouise Wade
  • Ray LiottaReece Wade
  • Amanda CrewHelen Hemsley
  • Seth GreenDino
  • Danny WoodburnDamon
  • Brian GeraghtyWilliam Hemsley
  • Joe PantolianoAvi Hirshberg
  • Erin CottrellJenny O'Brien
  • Waylon PayneTony Nash