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Seen it?1989 | 103 min | Drama, Family, TV Movie
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
- Made for families. If you loved Casablanca or The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
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 Piers Haggard
- Hayley MillsMrs. Peggy Dickinson
- Hayley CarrVirginia 'Rusty' Dickinson
- Adam StevensonCharles 'Charlie' Dickinson
- Brenda BruceLady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley
- Jean AndersonGrandmother Dickinson
- Rupert FrazerMr. Roger Dickinson
- Michael ClarkUncle Bruno
- Mary Ellen RayAunt Hannah
- Juliette FlemingBeth
- Vaughan SivellHarry