Monday Morning Maybe

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Paradise Calling

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1988 | 97 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance

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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone in the mood for a love story. Low effort, high reward: just press play.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

Elise is content being the lover of Alex, a wealthy magnate who lavishes her with attention and money. When she gets religious and decides to hide from him in a French convent, Alex hires agents to bring her back.

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 impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arielle Dombasle

  • Omar SharifAlex
  • Arielle DombasleElise
  • Hippolyte GirardotMark
  • Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Perez-Valdez
  • Pierre VaneckNoah
  • Françoise ChristopheMother Superior
  • Carole DavisDana
  • Martine KellyThe Woman in the Bar