The New Country (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2000, The New Country is a comedy and drama film directed by Geir Hansteen Jörgensen, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A 15-year-old Somalian boy meets a 40-year-old Iranian man in a refugee camp in Skåne, in the south of Sweden. With the threat of deportation hanging over them, they decide to take their faiths in their own hands and together they go on a journey in the Swedish summer.
Who’s in it. The New Country stars Mike Almayehu as Ali, Ingrid Luterkort as Edith, Michalis Koutsogiannakis as Massoud and Lia Boysen as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The New Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Country tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Country (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Country worth watching?
- The New Country holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Country?
- The New Country stars Mike Almayehu, Ingrid Luterkort, Michalis Koutsogiannakis, Lia Boysen and Nicholas Riesbeck.
- When was The New Country released?
- The New Country was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.