The Emigrants (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, The Emigrants is a drama and history film directed by Erik Poppe, running about 148 minutes. “Driven by hope. Bound by love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Emigrants stars Lisa Carlehed as Kristina, Gustaf Skarsgård as Karl-Oskar, Lena Strömdahl as Anna and Sofia Helin as Judit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Emigrants has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from 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 (2021)?
- In US, The Emigrants is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Emigrants?
- The Emigrants stars Lisa Carlehed, Gustaf Skarsgård, Lena Strömdahl, Sofia Helin and Tove Lo.
- When was The Emigrants released?
- The Emigrants was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.