Monday Morning Maybe

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Shimmer

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1993 | 95 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
Great for anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and anyone who loves a strong drama. It gets the awkwardness and the high stakes of being young. Sits nicely alongside American Beauty or Harold and Maude.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

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

    About 454 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Hanson

  • Marcus KlempJohn 'Spacy' Callahan
  • Elijah James ShepardGary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)
  • Mary Beth HurtMother
  • Tom BowerMr. Speck
  • Clem Tucker Jr.Teats Bower
  • Patrick LaBrecqueTony Kemler
  • Jake BuseyRichard Halverson
  • Michael HylandDavey Rydell
  • Robert BreulerMr. Kibby
  • Mary ForcadeMrs. Speck