Monday Morning Maybe

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2016 | 131 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop, almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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
If you count yourself among people ready for a good cry and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 57%

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marco Bellocchio

  • Valerio MastandreaMassimo
  • Bérénice BejoElisa
  • Guido CaprinoPère de Massimo
  • Emmanuelle DevosMadre di Enrico
  • Fabrizio GifuniAthos Giovanni
  • Roberto HerlitzkaEttore
  • Miriam LeoneAgnese
  • Barbara RonchiMère de Massimo
  • Piera Degli EspostiMadre di Simone
  • Linda MesserklingerAnita