Monday Morning Maybe

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The Annuity

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1972 | 100 min | Comedy

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 wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

In 1930, Louis Martinet, a peaceful sexagenarian, no longer has a long life to live according to the words of his doctor, Leon Galipeau, who sees to take advantage of the very interesting situation of the "future deceased". This one indeed has a small house in Saint-Tropez. Galipeau sniffs the windfall. Following his advice, Martinet agrees to give it in life to the brother of the doctor, Emile, and then rushes back to a health of iron. Worse, he even survives the war. Galipeau, exhausted, decide to use the great means to get rid of the importunce who persists in thwarting their project ...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pierre Tchernia

  • Michel SerraultLouis Martinet
  • Claude BrasseurNoël Galipeau à 39 ans
  • Rosy VarteElvire Galipeau
  • Odette LaureMarguerite Galipeau
  • Jean-Pierre DarrasEmile Galipeau
  • Michel GalabruLéon Galipeau
  • Yves RobertBucigny-Dumaine (le bel officier)
  • Jean RichardJo (un voyou)
  • René Aranda
  • Yves BarsacqUn officier de gendarmerie