Monday Morning Maybe

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A Delicate Balance

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1973 | 133 min | 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? or Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 13 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tony Richardson

  • Katharine HepburnAgnes
  • Paul ScofieldTobias
  • Lee RemickJulia
  • Kate ReidClaire
  • Joseph CottenHarry
  • Betsy BlairEdna