Mistaken for Strangers
- Documentary
- Music
- Comedy
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.
Mistaken for Strangers is a 2013 documentary comedy that follows indie rock band The National on their largest tour, through the eyes of roadie Tom Berninger, the lead singer's younger brother. As a heavy metal enthusiast documenting the band's journey, Tom's unconventional perspective creates both humor and tension behind the scenes. The film offers an intimate look at sibling dynamics, artistic ambition, and life on the road.
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Wide release in United States · Rated NR
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Matt BerningerSelf
Aaron DessnerSelf
Bryce DessnerSelf
Bryan DevendorfSelf
Scott DevendorfSelf- Brandon ReidSelf
- Carin BesserSelf
- Kyle ResnickSelf
- Ben LanzSelf
- Padma NewsomeSelf
Barack ObamaSelf
St. VincentSelf- Ira KaplanSelf
Werner HerzogSelf (uncredited)
John KrasinskiSelf (uncredited)
Trailer
Mistaken For Strangers Official Trailer #1 (2013) - The National Documentary HD
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Mistaken for Strangers — frequently asked
When was Mistaken for Strangers released?
The film was released on September 19, 2013.
Who appears in the documentary?
The documentary centers on The National and features Tom Berninger, the younger brother of lead singer Matt Berninger, as he works as a roadie and documents the band's tour.
What is the film about?
Mistaken for Strangers follows The National's biggest tour while Tom, a heavy metal and horror movie fan, documents the experience as a roadie, capturing both comedic and touching moments between the brothers and within the band.
What genre is this film?
The film is a documentary comedy with music elements, blending intimate band footage with humorous storytelling.
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