Monday Morning Maybe

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2004 | 105 min | Drama, Music

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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Dreamgirls or Amadeus, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

1952, Québec - Alys Robi, vocalist at the top of her popularity and recognized worldwide, was interned in spite of herself, by her father. Medical authorities prescribe her the only cure for a possible cure: the lobotomy. Under the bright lights of the operating room, Alys sees her 28-year life flash before her eyes.

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 746 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Denise Filiatrault

  • Pascale BussièresAlys Robi
  • Michel BarretteNapoléon "Paulo" Robitaille
  • Serge PostigoOliver Guimond
  • Denis BernardLucio Agostini
  • Noémie YelleAlys Roby, adolescente
  • Johanne-Marie TremblayBertine Robitaille
  • Adèle ReinhardtRosanna
  • Lise DionManda
  • Nathalie MalletteRose "La Poune" Ouellette
  • Chantal BarilJuliette Pétrie