Monday Morning Maybe

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Amazing Grace and Chuck

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1987 | 114 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, soft box office 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Rookie, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Average American boy Chuck Murdock goes on a school outing to a nuclear weapons facility, where he learns about the destructive power that sits at the fingertips of the military. Knowing that the world could end with the push of a button, he protests against nuclear war by walking out on his Little League team during a game. Chuck's stunt ends up in the local paper, and as the story snowballs, basketball star "Amazing Grace" Smith decides to boycott sports, too.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    38% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Newell

  • Joshua ZuehlkeChuck Murdock
  • Alex English"Amazing Grace" Smith
  • Jamie Lee CurtisLynn Taylor
  • William L. PetersenRussell
  • Gregory PeckPresident
  • Harvey MartinMad Dog
  • Michael BowenHot Dog
  • J.P. GabrielBig Guy
  • Red AuerbachRed Auerbach
  • Lee RichardsonJeffries