Sons of the Soil (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1920, Sons of the Soil is a drama film directed by Gunnar Sommerfeldt, running about 179 minutes.
What it’s about. Sons of the Soil is a Danish film directed and shot by Gunnar Sommerfeldt in Iceland in 1919, based on the novel by Gunnar Gunnarsson. It was released in 1921.
Who’s in it. Sons of the Soil stars Philip Bech as Vivild, Gudrun Indriadottir as Widow at Bolli, Elisabeth Jacobsen as Snæbjörg / Bagga and Frederik Jacobsen as Örlygur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sons of the Soil 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 Sons of the Soil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sons of the Soil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons of the Soil (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sons of the Soil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sons of the Soil worth watching?
- Sons of the Soil holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sons of the Soil?
- Sons of the Soil stars Philip Bech, Gudrun Indriadottir, Elisabeth Jacobsen, Frederik Jacobsen and Bertel Krause.
- When was Sons of the Soil released?
- Sons of the Soil was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.