

Mother at War (2020)
Erna i krig
Overview
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire – of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves.
Where to watch Mother at War
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Viaplay | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Viaplay | — | — |
| Canada | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Viaplay | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | Amazon Prime Video, Draken Film | Apple TV, Viaplay, SF Anytime, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Viaplay, SF Anytime, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Mother at War in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Mother at War about?
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire – of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves. Mother at War is a Drama, War movie, released on 2020-10-29, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Mother at War worth watching?
TMDB users rate Mother at War 7.5 out of 10 from 47 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Mother at War?
In the United States, Mother at War streams on Viaplay and can be rented from Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Henrik Ruben Genz
Cast
- Trine Dyrholm as Erna Jensen
- Ulrich Thomsen as Feldwebel Meier
- Anders W. Berthelsen as Anton Seiersen
- Elias Munk as Julius Rasmussen
- Ari Alexander as Max Petersen
- Sylvester Byder as Kalle Jensen
- Emil Aron Dorph as Mathias Hansen
- Mads Landelund as Christian Poulsen
- Aksel Ojari as Fritz Müller
- Patrick Descamps as French Camp Commander
- Jørn Holstein as Train Conductor
- Hugo Henry as German Interpreter
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Sources
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