Monday Morning Maybe

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Sparta

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2022 | 99 min | Drama

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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Ewald moved to Romania years ago. Now in his 40s, he seeks a fresh start. Leaving his girlfriend, he moves to the hinterland. With young boys from the area, he transforms a decaying school into a fortress. The children enjoy a new, carefree existence. But the distrust of the villagers is soon awoken. And Ewald is forced to confront a truth he has long suppressed.

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 16K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ulrich Seidl

  • Georg FriedrichEwald
  • Florentina Elena PopAurica / Ewald's girlfriend
  • Hans-Michael RehbergVater
  • Marius IgnatStepfather
  • Octavian-Nicolae CocisOctavian
  • Ecaterina GramaticuOctavian's mother
  • Gianni GramaticuOctavian's Brother
  • Geta Mariana CiraEwald's girlfriend's mother
  • Mircea BolbaSchool warden