

Mother Night
1996, English. Directed by Keith Gordon.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Mother Night
Mother Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Keith GordonDirector
- Nick NolteHoward Campbell
- Sheryl LeeHelga Noth / Resi Noth
- Alan ArkinGeorge Kraft
- Bernard BehrensReverend Dr. Lionel Jones
- Anna BergerEpstein's Mother
- Arye GrossDr. Abraham Epstein
- Norman RodwayWerner Noth
- Frankie FaisonRobert Sterling Wilson
- Gerard ParkesFather Patrick Keeley
- Vlasta VranaAugust Krapptauer
- Zach GrenierJoseph Goebbels
- Kirsten DunstYoung Resi Noth
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert B. Weide
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Mother Night is based on
Mother Night is based on Mother Night (1961) by Kurt Vonnegut.
1961
Mother Night
By Kurt Vonnegut
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Mother Night

Munich - The Edge of War
2021 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Walking with the Enemy
2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Eichmann
2007 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Secrets We Keep
2020 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Nuremberg
2025 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Radium Girls
2020 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Field of Lost Shoes
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Truth & Treason
2025 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hitler: The Last Ten Days
1973 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Scarlet and the Black
1983 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mother Night: quick answers
Is Mother Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mother Night?
Mother Night runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Mother Night have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mother Night. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mother Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mother Night yet.
Which OTT platform is Mother Night on?
Mother Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mother Night?
If you liked Mother Night, try Munich - The Edge of War, Walking with the Enemy, Eichmann.
Who directed Mother Night?
Mother Night (1996) was directed by Keith Gordon and stars Nick Nolte, Sheryl Lee, Alan Arkin.
What is Mother Night based on?
Mother Night is based on Mother Night (1961) by Kurt Vonnegut.