Climax
Seen it?1972 | 89 min | Romance, Drama
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 romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Monika feels unused and misunderstood. The young wife of the busy and successful civil engineer Kai is often alone because he is hunted and plagued by appointments. Increasingly sexually frustrated, Monika tries masturbating. On the advice of a friend, Monika looks for male acquaintances and becomes a nymphomaniac. What she did not find with Kai - tenderness, refuge and understanding - Monika finally finds with one of her lovers.
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 Roswitha vom Bruck
- Renate CarolMonika
- Frank GlaubrechtCarl
- Harald BaerowDoktor Hoffmann
- Bert Hochschwarzer
- Marianne Lebeau
- Erich Joey PflügerCarsten