Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sensual
- restless
- turbulent
- date night
- late night viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film attractive and well photographed, with appealing leads, but felt its flawed characters and underdeveloped relationship weakened the turbulent romance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mickey and Chloe must determine whether a whirlwind summer connection can survive the arrival of everyday Monday responsibilities.
The plot explicitly foregrounds self-destructiveness as Mickey and Chloe's attraction becomes entangled with unstable choices.
The couple's summer relationship unfolds through Athens nightlife, heat, parties, and urban social spaces.
Both protagonists are Americans living in Athens, while Chloe faces the decision to abandon her high-flying job back home.
Films like Monday, and why
Blue Valentine
turbulent contemporary romance, emotionally volatile protagonists, and an intimate focus on self-destructive relationship dynamics
Like Crazy
adult romantic drama shaped by difficult personal choices, sexual chemistry, and an unstable couple confronting emotional incompatibility
Before Midnight
intense relationship drama with charismatic leads, expatriate dislocation, and a romance tested by ordinary life
Newness
raw modern romance centered on impulsive intimacy, flawed characters, and the tension between passion and commitment
Movie Details
- Director
- Argyris Papadimitropoulos
- Release Date
- 2021-04-16
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (184)
Cast
- Sebastian Stan
- Denise Gough
- Dominique Tipper
- Vangelis Mourikis
- Yorgos Pirpassopoulos
- Elli Tringou
- Marissa Triantafyllidou
- Syllas Tzoumerkas
- Orfeas Avgoustidis
- Andreas Konstantinou
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Monday about?
- Two American expatriates in Athens try to turn a feverish weekend affair into a sustainable life together.
- What is Monday like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Monday as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Monday violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Monday.
- What did critics think of Monday?
- Critics broadly found the film attractive and well photographed, with appealing leads, but felt its flawed characters and underdeveloped relationship weakened the turbulent romance.
- Which films are like Monday?
- Films with a similar feel include Blue Valentine, Like Crazy, Before Midnight, and Newness.
- How long is Monday?
- Monday runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch Monday?
- In United States, Monday streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now.
