Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for The Killing of Randy Webster

The Killing of Randy Webster

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1981 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie

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
Great for people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

When his teenage son is shot by the Houston police following a stolen van chase, his father undertakes a tireless investigation into the truth and uncovers the fact that the gun found with the boy's body was a "throwdown," a weapon planted by the cops.

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 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sam Wanamaker

  • Hal HolbrookJohn Webster
  • Dixie CarterBillie Webster
  • James Whitmore Jr.Officer Vane
  • Jennifer Jason LeighAmy Wheeler
  • Nancy MaloneLois Carter
  • Gary McCleeryRandy Webster
  • Barry CorbinNick Hanson
  • Richard BeauchampCarlos Vega
  • Dennis RedfieldOfficer A.D. Jakes
  • John Dennis JohnstonOfficer Bob Draxel