Mother Night (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Mother Night is a drama and history film directed by Keith Gordon, running about 114 minutes. “The truth is more shocking than the uniform he wears... HE WAS AN AMERICAN SPY.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mother Night stars Nick Nolte as Howard Campbell, Sheryl Lee as Helga Noth / Resi Noth, Alan Arkin as George Kraft and Kirsten Dunst as Young Resi Noth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mother Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Night (1996)?
- In US, Mother Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother Night worth watching?
- Mother Night holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Night?
- Mother Night stars Nick Nolte, Sheryl Lee, Alan Arkin, Kirsten Dunst and Bernard Behrens.
- When was Mother Night released?
- Mother Night was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.