“What Happened to Monday” is a 2017 dystopian science fiction thriller movie directed by Tommy Wirkola. It stars Noomi Rapace, Glenn Close, and Willem Dafoe in lead roles. The movie is set in a future where overpopulation and famine have forced governments to implement a strict one-child policy. A woman named Karen Settman gives birth to seven identical sisters and names each one after a day of the week. Karen raises her daughters in secret and each one is allowed to leave their home only on their respective day. When Monday goes missing, the remaining sisters must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to her.
Awards:
The movie was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best International Film and won the Guldbagge Award for Best Visual Effects.
Overall, “What Happened to Monday” received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances of Noomi Rapace and the visual effects, while others criticized the plot for being convoluted and predictable.
| Directed by | Tommy Wirkola |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Raffaella De Laurentiis Fabrice Gianfermi Philippe Rousselet |
| Written by | Max BotkinKerry Williamson |
| Starring | Noomi Rapace, Willem Dafoe, Glenn Close, Marwan Kenzari, Christian Rubeck, Pål Sverre Hagen, Tomiwa Edun, Cassie Clare, |
| Music by | Christian Wibe |
| Cinematography | José David Montero |
| Edited by | Martin Stoltz |
| Production company |
SND Vendome Pictures Raffaella Productions Nexus Umedia |
| Distributed by | SND Films (France) Netflix (US and UK) Vendôme Pictures (Worldwide) |
| Release date | August 5, 2017 (Locarno) August 18, 2017 (United States) |
| Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States France Belgium |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $28 million |