Monday Morning Maybe

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The Children of the Marshland

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1999 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama

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 wants a laugh. If you loved Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The film is set in Marais, a quiet region along the banks of Loire river in 1918. Riton is afflicted with a bad-tempered wife and three unruly children. Garris lives alone with his recollections of World War I trenches. Their daily life consists of seasonal work and visits from their two pals: Tane, the local train conductor and Amédée, a dreamer and voracious reader of classics.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $11 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean Becker

  • Jacques VilleretHenri Pignol, aka Riton
  • Jacques GamblinGarriss
  • André DussollierAmédée
  • Michel SerraultHyacinthe Richard, aka 'Pépé la Rainette'
  • Isabelle CarréMarie
  • Éric CantonaJoseph "Jo" Sardi
  • Suzanne FlonCri-Cri Pignol, aged
  • Jacques DufilhoOld man
  • Gisèle CasadesusMrs. Mercier
  • Roland MagdaneFélix