Monday Morning Maybe

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Nostradamus

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1994 | 119 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 29% 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 likes knowing it really happened and history buffs. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Liked Mr. Turner or Nuremberg? This is a good next one.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A dramatic retelling of the life of Michel de Nostredame, from his early work as a plague doctor to his time at the court of Catherine de Medici, after he became famed for his prophetic almanacs. Stars Rutger Hauer and Julia Ormond.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    29% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $100 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roger Christian

  • Tchéky KaryoNostradamus
  • F. Murray AbrahamScalinger
  • Rutger HauerThe Mystic Monk
  • Amanda PlummerCatherine De Medici
  • Julia OrmondMarie
  • Assumpta SernaAnne
  • Anthony HigginsKing Henry II
  • Diana QuickDiane de Poitiers
  • Michael GoughJean de Remy
  • Maia MorgensternHelen