Monday Morning Maybe

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The Happytime Murders

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2018 | 91 min | Action, Crime, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences 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
Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Hot Fuzz, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin getting murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips, an ex-LAPD detective-turned-private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $47 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 131K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Brian Henson

  • Melissa McCarthyDetective Connie Edwards
  • Bill BarrettaPhil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice)
  • Leslie David BakerLt. Banning
  • Elizabeth BanksJenny
  • Joel McHaleAgent Campbell
  • Maya RudolphBubbles
  • Dorien DaviesSandra (voice)
  • Drew MasseyGoofer / Vinny (voice)
  • Kevin ClashBumblypants / Lyle (voice)
  • Michael McDonaldRonovan Scargle