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The Immigrant

2013·Movie
1h 57min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic777.2Rotten Tomatoes84%60%

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The Immigrant fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, class and money, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

1921 New York. An immigrant woman is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician tries to save her and reunite her with her sister who is being held in the confines of Ellis Island.
Melodramatic Historical DramaTurn-of-the-Century New YorkImmigration StoryVaudevilleEuropean SensibilityCharacter-DrivenTragic RomanceClass ConflictVisually Atmospheric

Crew

Directed by:
James Gray, Doug Torres, Jessica Lichtner
Written by:
James Gray, Ric Menello
Produced by:
James Gray, Bruce Winant, Len Blavatnik
Composed by:
Ryan Collison, Robert Hein, Robert Hein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Immigrant

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Where can I stream The Immigrant legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

The Immigrant is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Immigrant worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Immigrant rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is The Immigrant?

1 h 57 min

The Immigrant runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Immigrant?

Critics81
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Immigrant higher (81) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Immigrant a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 37% of its budget.

What language is The Immigrant in?

EnglishLatinPolish

It was made in English, with some Latin, Polish. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Immigrant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Immigrant in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Immigrant use?

Counterfeit CashDeus ex MachinaFake-Out OpeningFunny Background EventHappy EndingNo Name GivenAn Immigrant's TaleVomit Discretion ShotOh, Crap!Literal Ass-KickingRomantic Rain

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Immigrant, including Counterfeit Cash, Deus ex Machina, Fake-Out Opening.