Mondays in the Sun Movie (2002): Where to watch and stream online

Mondays in the Sun

2002, Movie, 1h 53min

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.

Country: Spain

Director:

Fernando León de Aranoa

Cast:

Reviews

Critic Alan Morrison

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Bardem is excellent, but the entire ensemble cast is his equal.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Kimberley Jones

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Bardem injects a shaggy, compassionate humor throughout, aided by a wry and moving ensemble cast and co-writer/director Fernando León de Aranda's eye for the offbeat.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kasper Christoffer Larsen

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...en film om at kunne bevare æren og livsmodet, når strimlen knækker.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is Mondays in the Sun about? Toggle content

In a decaying coastal town in northern Spain, a group of former shipyard workers struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing world. After the closure of their workplace, they cling to their friendship and their daily gatherings at a local bar, owned by one of their former colleagues. But as they face the harsh realities of unemployment and economic decline, they must confront their own demons and insecurities. Through their shared struggles and triumphs, they find a sense of dignity and purpose that helps them hold on to hope, even in the darkest moments. A heartwarming and poignant tale of resilience and camaraderie.

Where can I stream Mondays in the Sun? Toggle content

You can stream Mondays in the Sun on: Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Mondays in the Sun? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Mondays in the Sun include Where the Heart Is, The Truman Show, Click, Last Holiday, Life Is Beautiful, Matchstick Men.

When was Mondays in the Sun released in theaters? Toggle content

Mondays in the Sun was released in theaters on January 19, 2003.