Mistaken for Strangers
Synopsis
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mistaken For Strangers Official Trailer #1 (2013) - The National Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-15
Top Cast
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Matt Berninger
Self
Tom Berninger
Self
Aaron Dessner
Self
Bryce Dessner
Self
Bryan Devendorf
Self
Scott Devendorf
Self
Brandon Reid
Self
Carin Besser
Self
Kyle Resnick
Self
Ben Lanz
Self
Padma Newsome
Self
Barack Obama
Self
St. Vincent
Self
Ira Kaplan
Self
Werner Herzog
Self (uncredited)
John Krasinski
Self (uncredited)
Will Arnett
Self (uncredited)
Emily Blunt
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$137K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Berninger
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Berninger
- Original Score
- Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner
- Original Title
- Mistaken for Strangers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Worldwide Gross
- $137K
- Production Studios
- Final Frame, C5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Berninger
Tom Berninger
Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner
Tom Berninger
Carin Besser, Tom Berninger
Matt Berninger, Carin Besser, Craig Charland, Marshall Curry
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Berninger
Director
Matt Berninger
Producer
Carin Besser
Producer
Craig Charland
Producer
Carin Besser
Editor
Tom Berninger
Writer
Tom Berninger
Editor
Tom Berninger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mistaken for Strangers
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What is Mistaken for Strangers about?
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s younger brother) is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and can't help but put his own spin on the experience. Inevitably, Tom’s moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The film is a hilarious and touching look at two very different brothers, and an entertaining story of artistic aspiration.
Who directed Mistaken for Strangers?
Mistaken for Strangers was directed by Tom Berninger.
Who stars in Mistaken for Strangers?
The principal cast of Mistaken for Strangers includes Matt Berninger, Tom Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf.
When was Mistaken for Strangers released and how long is it?
Mistaken for Strangers was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
How much did Mistaken for Strangers make at the box office?
Mistaken for Strangers grossed $137K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mistaken for Strangers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mistaken for Strangers was composed by Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mistaken for Strangers?
Mistaken for Strangers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).