Monday Morning Maybe

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1988 | 96 min | Drama, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Marriage Story or Gone Girl, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Fifteen-year-old Chris Mills isn't too happy with his divorcing parents. In fact, he doesn't want them to split at all, so he hires car repair shop owner -- and former attorney -- Archie Corelli to run interference for him and put a stop to the proceedings. It's a match made in heaven because Chris and Archie both have a deep desire to see the right thing done.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • 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 Gwen Arner

  • Mark-Paul GosselaarChris Mills
  • Taylor FryJenny Mills
  • Julie HagertyConnie Mills
  • Geoff PiersonStephen Mills
  • Danielle MarcotTrudy
  • Judd TrichterDavid Haverman
  • Stefan DeSalleRonald
  • Jennifer McCombMarion
  • Brenda DenmarkMrs. Price
  • Jason KristoferBen