The Emigrants (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1971, The Emigrants is a drama, history and western film directed by Jan Troell, running about 192 minutes. “a new land... a new hope... a new dream” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Swedish peasant family, ravaged by poverty, privation and misery in mid-19th century Sweden, set out on a perilous journey to America in hope of a better life.
Who’s in it. The Emigrants stars Max von Sydow as Karl Oskar, Liv Ullmann as Kristina, Eddie Axberg as Robert and Allan Edwall as Danjel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Emigrants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emigrants page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emigrants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emigrants (1971)?
- In GB, The Emigrants is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Emigrants worth watching?
- The Emigrants holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Emigrants?
- The Emigrants stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg, Allan Edwall and Monica Zetterlund.
- When was The Emigrants released?
- The Emigrants was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.