Monday Morning Maybe

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Basil

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1998 | 113 min | Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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
A natural pick for anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    0% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • 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 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Radha Bharadwaj

  • Jared LetoBasil
  • Christian SlaterJohn Mannion
  • Claire ForlaniJulia Sherwin
  • Rachel PickupClara Fairfax
  • Derek JacobiFather Frederick
  • David RossMr. Sherwin
  • Crispin Bonham-CarterRalph
  • Jenny DownhamAnna, Ralph's Wife
  • Stephanie BagshawEmma Mannion
  • Christopher OwenFather Mannion