Monday Morning Maybe

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Zátopek

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2021 | 131 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz 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
If you count yourself among people who get choked up at a comeback and people who'll be looking things up afterwards, this one's for you. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Autumn 1968, the Australian running record holder Ron Clarke is coming to Prague, hoping that his old friend and role model, Emil Zátopek, the most famous Czech athlete of all time, will help him overcome the biggest crisis of his career.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Ondříček

  • Václav NeužilEmil Zátopek
  • Martha IssováDana Zátopková
  • James FrechevilleRon Clarke
  • Robert MiklušJosef Dostál
  • Jiří ŠimekStanislav Jungwirth
  • Milan MikulčíkŠéftrenér
  • Jaroslav PleslVousáč
  • Jiří RendlJan Haluza
  • Filip BřezinaFrantišek Krupička
  • Štěpán KozubHlavní delegát