Monday Morning Maybe

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An Irrepressible Woman

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2020 | 103 min | Drama, History

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 history buffs. If you loved The Miracle Worker, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

1940, Jeanne Reichenbach turns her back on a peaceful life to link her destiny to Léon Blum. She's been loving him since her teenage years, and is ready to sacrifice her freedom to mary him at Buchenwald, where he's held prisoner. They will survive together.

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 Laurent Heynemann

  • Elsa ZylbersteinJanot Reichenbach
  • Hippolyte GirardotLéon Blum
  • Émilie DequenneRenée, Blum's daughter-in-law
  • Mathilda MaySinger Cora Madou
  • Philippe TorretonPierre Laval
  • Grégori DerangèreHenri Reichenbach, husband of Janot
  • Thomas ChabrolHenry Torres
  • Jérôme DeschampsGeorges Mandel
  • Violette BlanckaertChristiane Mabire
  • Stéphane BissotBéatrice Bretty