Monday Morning Maybe

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The Pope Must Die

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1991 | 99 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss, 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 fans of sharp satire and people who need a good giggle. The jokes have targets, and it hits most of them. Shelve it next to Life of Brian or Ninotchka.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

A less-than-qualified and far-from-perfect priest is mistakenly named the new pope. As the pontiff, he must deal with Vatican corruption, the Mob and the reappearance of his old lover.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Richardson

  • Robbie ColtranePope
  • Beverly D'AngeloVeronica Dante
  • Herbert LomVittorio Corelli
  • Paul BartelMonsignor Fitchie
  • Peter RichardsonBish
  • Adrian EdmondsonFather Rookie
  • John SessionsDino
  • Steven O'DonnellRico
  • Salvatore CascioPaulo
  • Balthazar GettyJoe Don Dante