Monday Morning Maybe

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The Adventures of a Hero

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1979 | 125 min | Comedy, Adventure

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
Great for anyone looking to switch off and smile and anyone with a bit of wanderlust. Easy company after a long day.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Light on its feet, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

In one of the tribes of the Algerian Sahara, everyone awaits the arrival of the hero who will defend the rights of the poor. A man decides one day to put the mark of the "hero" on his newborn son and the whole tribe celebrates the arrival of this eagerly awaited messiah who came to save them. This false hero then grows up by assuming his role of savior. Filled with cynicism, he crosses the countryside and has a number of adventures.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • 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 Merzak Allouache

  • Mostefa Djadjam
  • Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir
  • Mustapha El Anka
  • Boudjemaâ Karèche
  • Samia Ammar
  • Bentchouban
  • Abou Djamel