Monday Morning Maybe

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The Book of Sun

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2020 | 130 min | Drama, Comedy, Thriller

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
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Code 3, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.

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 powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Faris Godus

  • Baraa Alemحسام الخياط
  • Sohayb Godusمحمد عرابي
  • Ismail Alhassanمعن بنجر
  • Ahmed Al-Saddamابراهيم فوزان
  • Nawaf Alshubailiمصلح السويدي
  • Nadia Malaikaوالدة حسام
  • Faris Godusمجدي
  • Khalid Al Sabbanوالد حسام
  • Eyad Ayman Kaifi