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Mother at War

2020·Movie
1h 40min

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The world is at war but one woman is fighting her own

1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire – of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves.
World War IHistorical DramaSurvivalStrong Female LeadIdentityFamily SacrificeGender RolesEuropean HistoryWar and Society

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Questions about Mother at War

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Where can I stream Mother at War legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mother at War worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mother at War rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Mother at War?

1 h 40 min

Mother at War runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Mother at War based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Mother at War in?

DanishGerman

It was made in Danish, with some German. Produced in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia.

In how many countries can I watch Mother at War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mother at War in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.