Monday Morning Maybe

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2019 | 130 min | Drama

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 Airport, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

At 2:46 PM on March 11, 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant experiences a black out due to the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The cooling system fails at the nuclear power plant and the temperature of the nuclear reactor rises. The worst case is coming. Scientists face an unexpected situation and government officials are confused by lack of information. Residents says goodbye to their hometown before evacuating.

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 Futoshi Sato

  • Yukiya KitamuraNabeshima
  • Shima OnishiYamanaka
  • Yuri NakamuraManami
  • Yoshihiko HakamadaSakashita
  • Kunihiko Mitamura
  • Sota Aoyama
  • Daikichi Sugawara
  • Tomohiro Kaku
  • Masako Miyaji
  • Gō Ibuki