New Earth (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1933, New Earth is a documentary film directed by Joris Ivens, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a documentary portraying a struggle as man tries to subdue nature. To prevent flooding and for purposes of land reclamation, the people of the Netherlands struggle and succeed in building a breaker, thereby eliminating the wild inland body of water once known as the Zuider Zee (now called Ijsselmeer).
Who’s in it. New Earth stars Joris Ivens.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, New Earth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Earth tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Earth (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Earth worth watching?
- New Earth holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New Earth?
- New Earth stars Joris Ivens.
- When was New Earth released?
- New Earth was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.