Monday Morning Maybe

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Pest - Die Rückkehr

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2002 | 184 min | Drama

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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Airport, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 4 min.
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The body of a homeless man is found in Cologne not in the Dark Ages, but in the year 2000, where an autopsy reveals that he died of the plague. Doctor Martin Brügger sets out to find the cause and discovers masses of dead rats in the sewers. The population of the Rhine metropolis is in danger - but the authorities do not want to cause panic and keep the case a secret.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • 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 Niki Stein

  • Tim BergmannDr. Clemens Lindenthal
  • Dietmar BärBoccacio
  • Hannelore HogerBürgermeisterin
  • Dietrich HollinderbäumerDr. Salomon
  • Ralph Herforth
  • Katy Karrenbauer
  • Jan-Gregor KrempBruder Tankred
  • Jochen NickelWilli
  • Thomas SarbacherDr. Martin Brügger
  • Antje SchmidtDr. Verena Franke