Monday Morning Maybe

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1997 | 98 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office flop, 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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Precocious young Harriet and her older sister Gwen live at their mother's motel in small-town New Hampshire. Harriet dreams of a life beyond her inattentive family and the stultifying town. A mentally disabled man named Ricky comes to stay at the motel, and Harriet finds him kinder and more interesting than anyone she has ever met. After tragedy strikes, Harriet and Ricky cling to each other ever more tightly.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $34K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 96K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Timothy Hutton

  • Evan Rachel WoodHarriet Frankovitz
  • Kevin BaconRicky Schroth
  • Mary Stuart MastersonGwen Frankovitz
  • Marian SeldesLeah Schroth
  • Cathy MoriartyMrs. Frankovitz
  • Bing PutneyEric
  • Joanne PankowNurse
  • J.C. QuinnMinister