Mother Night
Seen it?1996 | 114 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Nuremberg, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An American spy behind the lines during WWII serves as a Nazi propagandist, a role he cannot escape in his future life as he can never reveal his real role in the war.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$404K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Keith Gordon
- Nick NolteHoward Campbell
- Sheryl LeeHelga Noth / Resi Noth
- Alan ArkinGeorge Kraft
- Bernard BehrensReverend Dr. Lionel Jones
- Anna BergerEpstein's Mother
- Arye GrossDr. Abraham Epstein
- Norman RodwayWerner Noth
- Frankie FaisonRobert Sterling Wilson
- Gerard ParkesFather Patrick Keeley
- Vlasta VranaAugust Krapptauer