Mother Night
“The truth is more shocking than the uniform he wears... HE WAS AN AMERICAN SPY.”
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.
Where to watch Mother Night in United States
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Where is Mother Night streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Mother Night
Mother Night is a 1996 English-language drama and history film directed by Keith Gordon. The cast is led by Nick Nolte, Sheryl Lee, Alan Arkin. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Mother Night was produced by Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema, and Whyaduck Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1996.
- Director
- Keith Gordon
- Writers
- Robert B. Weide
- Release date
- November 1, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema, Whyaduck Productions
Mother Night cast & crew
Mother Night was directed by Keith Gordon and written by Robert B. Weide.
The cast features Nick Nolte as Howard Campbell, Sheryl Lee as Helga Noth / Resi Noth, Alan Arkin as George Kraft, Bernard Behrens as Reverend Dr. Lionel Jones, Anna Berger as Epstein's Mother, and Arye Gross as Dr. Abraham Epstein.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Convertino, cinematography is by Tom Richmond, and it was produced by Robert B. Weide and Mark Ordesky.
Is Mother Night worth watching?
Mother Night holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Mother Night is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mother Night
Mother Night isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Mother Night
Nick Nolte
Howard Campbell
Sheryl Lee
Helga Noth / Resi Noth
Alan Arkin
George Kraft
Bernard Behrens
Reverend Dr. Lionel Jones
Anna Berger
Epstein's Mother
Arye Gross
Dr. Abraham Epstein
Norman Rodway
Werner Noth
Frankie Faison
Robert Sterling Wilson
Gerard Parkes
Father Patrick Keeley
Vlasta Vrana
August Krapptauer
Zach Grenier
Joseph Goebbels
Kirsten Dunst
Young Resi Noth
Mother Night — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mother Night in United States?
Mother Night is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Mother Night in?
Mother Night is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mother Night?
Mother Night runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Mother Night rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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