Monday Morning Maybe

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1997 | 95 min | Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.2 out of 10 from audiences, 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, sci-fi fans and families. If you loved Sleeper, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

An accident-prone and obnoxious geek joins a NASA space mission to Mars. During the flight, he manages to put himself and the entire crew in jeopardy, but is in danger of emerging as a hero when his new colleagues need him to save them from the unforgiving surface of the red planet.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    21% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $15 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 80K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stuart Gillard

  • Harland WilliamsFred Z. Randall
  • Jessica LundyJulie Ford
  • William SadlerWild Bill Overbeck
  • Jeffrey DeMunnPaul Wick
  • James Pickens Jr.Ben Stevens
  • Beau BridgesBud Nesbitt
  • Peter OnoratiGary Hackman
  • Don LakeLe Chirurgien du Vol
  • Bill JenkinsMission Controller
  • Ken FarmerMission Controller