Monday Morning Maybe

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The Spitfire Grill

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1996 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and little 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 wants a laugh. If you loved My Cousin Vinny or The Silence of the Lambs, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    36% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $13 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 27K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lee David Zlotoff

  • Alison ElliottPercy Talbott
  • Ellen BurstynHannah Ferguson
  • Marcia Gay HardenShelby Goddard
  • Will PattonNahum Goddard
  • Kieran MulroneyJoe Sperling
  • Gailard SartainSheriff Gary Walsh
  • John M. JacksonJohnny B. / Eli
  • Louise De CormierEffy Katshaw
  • Ida GriesemerRebecca Goddard
  • Sam Lloyd Sr.Meeshack Boggs