Monday Morning Maybe

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1989 | 116 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved American Gangster or The Cotton Club, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
  • It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 16 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $61 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 203K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Eddie Murphy

  • Eddie MurphyQuick
  • Richard PryorSugar Ray
  • Redd FoxxBennie Wilson
  • Danny AielloPhil Cantone
  • Michael LernerBugsy Calhoune
  • Della ReeseVera
  • Berlinda TolbertAnnie
  • Stan ShawJack Jenkins
  • Jasmine GuyDominique La Rue
  • Vic PolizosRichie Vento