Pelle the Conqueror (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1987, Pelle the Conqueror is a drama film directed by Bille August, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
Who’s in it. Pelle the Conqueror stars Pelle Hvenegaard as Pelle Karlsson, Max von Sydow as Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand, Erik Paaske as Stengården Foreman and Björn Granath as Erik - Swedish Farm Worker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Pelle the Conqueror has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pelle the Conqueror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pelle the Conqueror tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pelle the Conqueror (1987)?
- In US, Pelle the Conqueror is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pelle the Conqueror worth watching?
- Pelle the Conqueror holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pelle the Conqueror?
- Pelle the Conqueror stars Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske, Björn Granath and Astrid Villaume.
- When was Pelle the Conqueror released?
- Pelle the Conqueror was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.