The Strongest (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, The Strongest is a drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. An itinerant sailor meets a beautiful girl on the road and takes a job with her father, the Skipper of an Arctic sealer. He must prove himself stronger than his rival among the glaciers and ice floes.
Who’s in it. The Strongest stars Gösta Gustafson as Jens, Sivert Brækemo as Olsen, Bengt Djurberg as Gustaf and Anders Henrikson as Ole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Strongest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strongest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strongest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strongest (1929)?
- In GB, The Strongest is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strongest worth watching?
- The Strongest holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strongest?
- The Strongest stars Gösta Gustafson, Sivert Brækemo, Bengt Djurberg, Anders Henrikson and Gun Holmqvist.
- When was The Strongest released?
- The Strongest was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.