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The Emigrants

2021Movie2 h 28 min

DramaHistory
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Driven by hope. Bound by love.

Sweden, 1849. A poverty-stricken family decides to move to America in the hope of finding a better and more prosperous life. Although they know the journey will be dangerous and the pressure of facing a new life in a strange and wild land is great, they are determined to succeed.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Emigration
  • 19th Century Sweden
  • Family Saga
  • Social Commentary
  • Class Struggle
  • American Dream
  • Melancholy
  • Hope and Hardship

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Erik Poppe
Written by
Siv Rajendram Eliassen, Anna Bache-Wiig, Vilhelm Moberg
Produced by
Fredrik Wikström
Music by
Johan Söderqvist

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Facts

December 25, 2021 · 2 h 28 min · Drama, History

Released
December 25, 2021
Runtime
2 h 28 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
English, Norwegian
Made in
Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden
Budget
$11 million
Available in
33 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Emigrants?"

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Where can I stream The Emigrants?

Viaplay

In the United States, The Emigrants streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is The Emigrants worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Emigrants okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Emigrants plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Emigrants in English?

SwedishEnglishNorwegian

No, it was made in Swedish, with some English and Norwegian.