Ellis Island (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 5.1
Released in 1984, Ellis Island is a drama series.
What it’s about. Ellis Island is a television miniseries broadcast in three parts in 1984 on the CBS television network. The screenplay was co-written by Fred Mustard Stewart, adapted from his 1983 novel of the same title. The series tells the story of several immigrants from the late 1800s until the early 1910s, trying to achieve the American Dream and arriving on Ellis Island, hoping for a better life. Ellis Island highlighted numerous important events which occurred up to and during World War I, and many of the characters are based on real persons, such as Irving Berlin.
Who’s in it. Ellis Island stars Peter Riegert as Jacob Rubinstein, Gregory Paul Martin as Marco Santorelli, Claire Bloom as Rebecca Weiler and Judi Bowker as Georgiana "Georgie" O'Donnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Ellis Island has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ellis Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ellis Island tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ellis Island (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ellis Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ellis Island worth watching?
- Ellis Island holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ellis Island?
- Ellis Island stars Peter Riegert, Gregory Paul Martin, Claire Bloom, Judi Bowker and Kate Burton.
- When was Ellis Island released?
- Ellis Island was released in 1984.