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Seen it?2017 | 89 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Right up the alley of anyone who wants a laugh and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. If you loved Soul Kitchen, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Max Bretschneider pretends to be a communist in order to conduct the last interview with Erich Honecker.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- 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
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philipp Leinemann
- Max BretschneiderJohann Rummel
- Max MauffMaik Sperrfeld
- Cornelia GröschelJenny Seifert
- Martin BrambachErich Honecker
- Johanna GastdorfMargot Honecker
- Godehard GieseWalter Rührig
- Inka FriedrichSusanne Rummel
- Thomas ThiemeFritz Krozowski
- Mišel MatičevićJochen Trommler
- Uwe PreussKonrad Kiebick