Mistaken for Strangers (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2013, Mistaken for Strangers is a music and documentary film directed by Tom Berninger, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
Who’s in it. Mistaken for Strangers stars Matt Berninger as Self, Tom Berninger as Self, Aaron Dessner as Self and Bryce Dessner as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mistaken for Strangers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $137.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mistaken for Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mistaken for Strangers tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mistaken for Strangers (2013)?
- In US, Mistaken for Strangers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mistaken for Strangers worth watching?
- Mistaken for Strangers holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mistaken for Strangers?
- Mistaken for Strangers stars Matt Berninger, Tom Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner and Bryan Devendorf.
- When was Mistaken for Strangers released?
- Mistaken for Strangers was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.