Mondays in the Sun movie poster

Mondays in the Sun

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

September 27, 2002 1h 53m 7.2/10 (240 votes)

Originally released in 2002. Mondays in the Sun is a drama/comedy film. directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.

Starring Javier Bardem, Luis Tosar, and Nieve de Medina

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 27, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (240 votes)
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Budget $4M Production budget
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Box Office $146.4K 0.0x return
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$146,402

Production Companies

  • Sogepaq
  • Elías Querejeta PC
  • Mediapro
  • Quo Vadis Cinéma
  • Eyescreen
  • Vía Digital
  • Eurimages
  • Continental Producciones
  • TVG
  • Atresmedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mondays in the Sun about?

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 Ri...

Who directed Mondays in the Sun?

Mondays in the Sun was directed by Fernando León de Aranoa.

How long is Mondays in the Sun?

Mondays in the Sun has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Mondays in the Sun released?

Mondays in the Sun was released on September 27, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mondays in the Sun?

The main cast of Mondays in the Sun includes Javier Bardem, Luis Tosar, Nieve de Medina, Enrique Villén, Celso Bugallo.

Is Mondays in the Sun worth watching?

Mondays in the Sun has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 240 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.