Monday Morning Maybe

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The Evening Star

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1996 | 129 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Terms of Endearment or What's Eating Gilbert Grape, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    21% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Picture.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $25 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 79K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Harling

  • Shirley MacLaineAurora Greenway
  • Bill PaxtonJerry Bruckner
  • Juliette LewisMelanie Horton
  • Miranda RichardsonPatsy Carpenter
  • Ben JohnsonArthur Cotton
  • Scott WolfBruce
  • George NewbernTommy Horton
  • Marion RossRosie Dunlop
  • Mackenzie AstinTeddy Horton
  • Donald MoffatHector Scott