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Mondays in the Sun

2002Movie1 h 53 min

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic648.7Rotten Tomatoes79%86%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and class and money, with standout characters and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

This film is not based on a real story. It is based on thousands.

After the closure of their shipyard in Northern Spain, a few former workers: Santa, José, Lino, Amador, Sergei and Reina keep in touch. They meet mainly at a bar owned by their former colleague Rico. Santa is the most superficially confident and unofficial leader of the group. A court case hangs over him relating to a shipyard lamp he smashed during a protest against the closure. José is bitter that his wife, Ana, is employed when he is not.

Feels like

  • Spanish Social Drama
  • Unemployment Narrative
  • Working Class Struggle
  • Character Study
  • Melancholy & Poignant
  • Friendship & Solidarity
  • Economic Hardship
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Human Dignity
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Fernando León de Aranoa
Written by
Ignacio del Moral, Fernando León de Aranoa
Produced by
Jaume Roures, Elías Querejeta
Music by
Lucio Godoy

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Facts

September 27, 2002 · 1 h 53 min · Strong Language

Released
September 27, 2002
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
German
Made in
Spain, France, Italy
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$146,402
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mondays in the Sun?"

Questions about Mondays in the Sun

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Where can I stream Mondays in the Sun?

Lionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, Mondays in the Sun streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Mondays in the Sun worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (72).

Will Mondays in the Sun make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Mondays in the Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Mondays in the Sun in English?

SpanishGerman

No, it was made in Spanish, with some German.