Monday Morning Maybe

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Rising Son

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1990 | 92 min | TV Movie, Drama

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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Gus Robinson loves three things: his job, family, and country; but suddenly he's losing all three. When his factory shuts down, Gus faces unemployment. It's a time of change for his wife Martha and son Charlie as they reassess a world Gus barely recognizes. But through the nightmare, one dream they cannot take away from him; the reason he will continue to fight: his son, Charlie.

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

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John David Coles

  • Brian DennehyGus Robinson
  • Piper LaurieMartha Robinson
  • Graham BeckelBilly
  • Emily LongstrethCarol
  • Ving RhamesEd
  • Jane AdamsMeg Bradley
  • Richard JenkinsTommy
  • Matt DamonCharlie Robinson
  • Earl HindmanVictor
  • Kevin CorriganDanny