Monday Morning Maybe

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The Edge of the Blade

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2023 | 101 min | Drama, History

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 history buffs. If you loved The Last Duel, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In 1887, at a time when duels are in vogue in Paris, Clément Lacaze and Marie-Rose Astié meet. He's a charismatic master of arms; she's a feminist, far ahead of her time. Clément gets caught in a spiral of violence and decides to initiate Marie-Rose in the art of dueling. The two must work together to save face. How far will they go to defend their honor?

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

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vincent Perez

  • Roschdy ZemClément Lacaze
  • Doria TillierMarie-Rose Astié de Valsayre
  • Vincent PerezLouis Berchère
  • Guillaume GallienneEugène Tavernier
  • Damien BonnardFerdinand Massat
  • Noham EdjeAdrien Lacaze
  • Pepe LorenteGustavo De Borda
  • Myriem AkheddiouLouise
  • Eva DaninoMarguerite
  • Nicolas GasparTémoin Massat