Mondays in the Sun (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, Mondays in the Sun is a comedy and drama film directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, running about 113 minutes. “This film is not based on a real story. It is based on thousands.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Mondays in the Sun stars Javier Bardem as Santa, Luis Tosar as Jose, Nieve de Medina as Ana and Enrique Villén as Reina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mondays in the Sun has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $146.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mondays in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mondays in the Sun tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mondays in the Sun (2002)?
- In US, Mondays in the Sun is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mondays in the Sun worth watching?
- Mondays in the Sun holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mondays in the Sun?
- Mondays in the Sun stars Javier Bardem, Luis Tosar, Nieve de Medina, Enrique Villén and Celso Bugallo.
- When was Mondays in the Sun released?
- Mondays in the Sun was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.