Monday Morning Maybe

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The Refusal

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1973 | 94 min | Drama, History, TV Movie

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
Best for history and war-film fans and people who'll be looking things up afterwards. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked Nuremberg or Conspiracy? This is a good next one. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

The story of the last days of Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter (1907-43), who was executed by the Nazi regime because of his refusal to compromise with a perverse system.

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 Axel Corti

  • Kurt WeinzierlFranz Jägerstätter
  • Julia GschnitzerFranziska Jägerstätter
  • Rose DybalFranz's Mother
  • Helmut WlasakFather Fürthauer
  • Ernst AuerFarmer
  • Achim BenningMajor
  • Uwe BerendUnteroffizier
  • Claude BertrandAlsatian
  • Bruno DallanskySergeant
  • Ernst EsselLandlord