Monday Morning Maybe

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Geierwally

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1988 | 105 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
One for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and anyone who likes comedy with a point. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. The jokes have targets, and it hits most of them.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Zips along, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Geierwally, who earned her name through a bitter fight with a bird of prey, refuses to marry Vinzenz, the heir apparent assigned to her by her father, and lives a secluded life in a mountain hut. Her love for Bärenjosef seems hopeless, especially since he knows nothing of Wally's love. She becomes increasingly isolated, becomes the laughing stock of the village, and misunderstandings arise because Bärenjosef's sister Afra is mistakenly regarded as his “girlfriend.” Wally then decides that she would rather have Josef dead than not at all...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Walter Bockmayer

  • Samy OrfgenGeierwally
  • Christoph EichhornVinzenz
  • Gottfried LackmannBärenjoseph
  • Ralph MorgensternAunt Luckard
  • Ortrud BeginnenGenoveva
  • Brigitte JannerAfra
  • Karl-Heinz von HasselStromminger
  • Barbara Valentin
  • Stephan Wald
  • Dave CookeGeier