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Seen it?2021 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$183K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 367K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tate Taylor
- Allison JanneySue Buttons
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