Monday Morning Maybe

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Enid

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2009 | 82 min | Drama, History, TV Movie

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 history buffs. If you loved Gorillas in the Mist or Mr. Turner, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

A poignant biography of one of the most successful and wildly-read writers of the 20th century. Her stories enthralled children everywhere but her personal struggles often proved too much.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 BAFTA.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Hawes

  • Helena Bonham CarterEnid Blyton
  • Matthew MacfadyenHugh Pollock
  • Denis LawsonKenneth Waters
  • Claire RushbrookDorothy Richards
  • Joseph MillsonHanly Blyton
  • Ramona MarquezImogen
  • Lisa DiveneyEnid (aged 19)
  • Pooky QuesnelTheresa Blyton
  • Eileen O'HigginsMaid Maggie
  • Douglas ReithBBC Interviewer