The New Land (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1972, The New Land is a drama, history and western film directed by Jan Troell, running about 204 minutes. “From "The Emigrants" dream, come the settlers struggle to survive...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Swedish immigrant family struggles to adapt to their new life on the American frontier during the second half of the 19th century amidst civil war, native uprising and the lure of gold in California.
Who’s in it. The New Land stars Max von Sydow as Karl Oskar, Liv Ullmann as Kristina, Allan Edwall as Danjel and Eddie Axberg as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The New Land 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 New Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Land (1972)?
- In GB, The New Land 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 New Land worth watching?
- The New Land holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The New Land?
- The New Land stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Allan Edwall, Eddie Axberg and Pierre Lindstedt.
- When was The New Land released?
- The New Land was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 204 minutes.