The Mortal Storm
Seen it?1940 | 100 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Borzage
- Margaret SullavanFreya Roth
- James StewartMartin Breitner
- Robert YoungFritz Marberg
- Frank MorganProfessor Victor Roth
- Robert StackOtto Von Rohn
- Bonita GranvilleElsa
- Irene RichMrs. Roth
- William T. OrrErich Von Rohn
- Maria OuspenskayaMrs. Breitner
- Gene ReynoldsRudi