The Mortal Storm
1940, English. Directed by Frank Borzage.
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The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank BorzageDirector
- Margaret SullavanFreya Roth
- James StewartMartin Breitner
- Robert YoungFritz Marberg
- Frank MorganProfessor Victor Roth
- Robert StackOtto Von Rohn
- Bonita GranvilleElsa
- Irene RichMrs. Roth
- William T. OrrErich Von Rohn
- Maria OuspenskayaMrs. Breitner
- Gene ReynoldsRudi
- Russell HicksRector
- William EdmundsLehman
Details
- Released
- 20 June 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hans Rameau, Claudine West, George Froeschel
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The Mortal Storm: quick answers
Is The Mortal Storm worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Mortal Storm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mortal Storm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mortal Storm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mortal Storm is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mortal Storm on?
The Mortal Storm isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 June 1940. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mortal Storm?
If you liked The Mortal Storm, try Hitler: The Last Ten Days, The Devil's Arithmetic, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
Who directed The Mortal Storm?
The Mortal Storm (1940) was directed by Frank Borzage and stars Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Robert Young.