Monday Morning Maybe

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In the Middle of the Night

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1984 | 131 min | Drama, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved In Bruges, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Benny and Arnold are homeless and along with others living on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. The police is set to clear the building they squat in, but on the night of the forced eviction, local acid head Spacy jumps from the sixth floor.

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 powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Erik Balling

  • Kim LarsenBenny
  • Erik ClausenArnold
  • Birgitte RaabergSusan Himmelblå
  • Holger BolandTusindfryd
  • Buster LarsenCharles - autoophugger
  • Judy GringerRita 'Kranen' - hans veninde
  • Frits HelmuthJ.O. Kurtzen - politiassistent
  • Poul BundgaardKaj Buhmann - politiker
  • Ove SprogøeKøbmand - Susans far
  • Ellen Winther LembournGerda