Monday Morning Maybe

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Pleasures of the Flesh

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1965 | 91 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime

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
Best for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and anyone who wants a laugh. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of The Killing or Bound should feel right at home.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

After committing murder, businessman Atsushi is blackmailed into keeping a suitcase of embezzled money. What follows is a descent into lustful, reckless actions and regret.

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 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 Nagisa Ōshima

  • Katsuo NakamuraAtsushi Wakizaka
  • Mariko KagaShoko
  • Masako YagiShizuko
  • Yumiko NogawaHitomi
  • Toshiko HiguchiMari
  • Hiroko ShimizuKeiko
  • Shoichi OzawaHayami
  • Kei SatōPolice inspector
  • Rokkō TouraSakurai
  • Fumio WatanabeHanawa gang member