Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.

See what’s playing
Mistaken for Strangers
Mistaken for Strangers
6.9
/10
273 Ratings

MISTAKEN FOR STRANGERS

Directed by Tom Berninger
United States, 2013
Documentary

Synopsis

Mistaken for Strangers follows prolific rock band The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom, younger brother of lead singer Matt Berninger, is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and he cannot help but put his own spin on the experience.

Synopsis

Mistaken for Strangers follows prolific rock band The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom, younger brother of lead singer Matt Berninger, is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and he cannot help but put his own spin on the experience.

Our take

Chronicling the time between the releases of High Violet and Trouble Will Find Me, this surprisingly funny, tongue-in-cheek documentary captured UK rockers The National at their peak. A moving look at a family on tour, directed by lead singer Matt Beringer’s brother.