Monday Morning Maybe

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The Honorary Consul

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1983 | 104 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a weak 4.2 out of 10 from audiences, mixed reviews and little 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 romantics and action fans. If you loved The French Lieutenant's Woman or True Romance, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Set in a small politically unstable Latin American country, the story follows the half English and half Latino Dr. Eduardo Plarr, who left his home to find a better life. Along the way he meets an array of people, including British Consul Charley Fortnum, a representative in Latin America who is trying to keep Revolution from occurring. He is also a remorseful alcoholic. Another person the doctor meets is Clara, whom he immediately falls in love with, but there is a problem: Clara is Charley's wife.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesWeak

    4.2 out of 10 from opening-week audiences

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Mackenzie

  • Michael CaineCharley Fortnum
  • Richard GereDr. Eduardo Plarr
  • Bob HoskinsColonel Perez
  • Elpidia CarrilloClara
  • Joaquim de AlmeidaLeon
  • A MartinezAquino
  • Stephanie CotsirilosMarta
  • Domingo AmbrizDiego
  • Geoffrey PalmerBritish Ambassador
  • Leonard MaguireDr. Humphries