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.
Directed by Tom Berninger
live performance
rock band
indie rock
alternative rock
the national
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Cast
Matt Berninger
Self
Aaron Dessner
Self
Bryce Dessner
Self
Bryan Devendorf
Self
Scott Devendorf
Self
Barack Obama
Self
St. Vincent
Self
Werner Herzog
Self (uncredited)
John Krasinski
Self (uncredited)
Will Arnett
Self (uncredited)
Emily Blunt
Self (uncredited)
Crew
Matt Berninger
Producer
Bryce Dessner
Music
Aaron Dessner
Music
Marshall Curry
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Popular Reviews
18 reviews
CflyZ
7.0★ · 09/01/24
Thought I would enjoy this as a national fan, didn't expect to love this as a film. You could watch this irrespective of knowing who the national are and find a really personal story told really well
Thought I would enjoy this as a national fan, didn't expect to love this as a film. You could watch this irrespective of knowing who the national are and find a really personal story told really well