Mother at War
2020, Danish. Directed by Henrik Ruben Genz.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Henrik Ruben GenzDirector
- Trine DyrholmErna Jensen
- Ulrich ThomsenFeldwebel Meier
- Anders W. BerthelsenAnton Seiersen
- Elias MunkJulius Rasmussen
- Ari AlexanderMax Petersen
- Sylvester ByderKalle Jensen
- Emil Aron DorphMathias Hansen
- Mads LandelundChristian Poulsen
- Aksel OjariFritz Müller
- Patrick DescampsFrench Camp Commander
- Jørn HolsteinTrain Conductor
- Hugo HenryGerman Interpreter
Details
- Released
- 29 October 2020
- Original title
- Erna i krig
- Country
- Belgium, Denmark, Estonia
- Written by
- Henrik Ruben Genz, Bo Hr. Hansen
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What Mother at War is based on
Mother at War is adapted from a novel.
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Mother at War: quick answers
Is Mother at War worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mother at War?
Mother at War runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Mother at War have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mother at War. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mother at War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mother at War yet.
Which OTT platform is Mother at War on?
Mother at War is streaming on Viaplay in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mother at War?
If you liked Mother at War, try Casualties of War, Sometimes in April, Escape from Sobibor.
Who directed Mother at War?
Mother at War (2020) was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz and stars Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, Anders W. Berthelsen.
What is Mother at War based on?
Mother at War is adapted from a novel.