Monday Morning Maybe

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This Sweet Sickness

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1977 | 102 min | Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With 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
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Obsession or Strangers on a Train, start here.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

Industrious accountant David Martinaud claims to be visiting his parents every weekend, but it's merely a cover for the labor-intensive refurbishing of his country cottage. The reason for David's secrecy is that his childhood crush, Lise, lives nearby, and, although she's married, he still believes they'll get together. His devotion to the idea borders on mania, and, when Lise's husband is accidentally killed, he quickly spirals out of control.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claude Miller

  • Gérard DepardieuDavid Martinaud
  • Miou-MiouJuliette
  • Claude PiépluChoiun
  • Jacques DenisGérard Dutilleux
  • Dominique LaffinLise
  • Christian ClavierFrançois
  • Xavier Saint-MacaryMichel Barbet
  • Véronique SilverMadame Barbet
  • Annick Le MoalCamille
  • Josiane BalaskoNadine