Monday Morning Maybe

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Almos' a Man

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1976 | 39 min | Drama, 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Stand by Me, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 39 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.

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 Stan Lathan

  • Colleen DewhurstSelf - Series Hostess
  • LeVar BurtonDave
  • Madge SinclairEssie
  • Robert DoQuiBob Glover
  • Garry GoodrowMr. Hawkins
  • Robert EastonMr. Joe
  • Christopher BrooksField Boss
  • Roy AndrewsField Hand
  • Robin ReedBooker