Pelle the Conqueror
1987, Danish. Directed by Bille August.
They thought the world would be theirs.
In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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Pelle the Conqueror is streaming on Viaplay in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Pelle HvenegaardPelle Karlsson
- Max von SydowLasse Karlsson - Farmhand
- Erik PaaskeStengården Foreman
- Björn GranathErik - Swedish Farm Worker
- Astrid VillaumeMrs. Kongstrup
- Axel StrøbyeKongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
- Troels AsmussenRud - A Boy
- Kristina TörnqvistAnna - Stengården Maid
- Karen WegenerMadam Olsen
- Sofie GråbølMiss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece
- Lars SimonsenNils Køller - Father of Anna's Children
- Buster LarsenOle Køller - Nils' Father
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1987
- Original title
- Pelle Erobreren
- Country
- Denmark, Sweden
- Written by
- Bille August, Per Olov Enquist, Bjarne Reuter
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What Pelle the Conqueror is based on
Pelle the Conqueror is based on Pelle the Conqueror, a 1900 novel by Martin Andersen Nexø.
Novel · 1900
Pelle the Conqueror
By Martin Andersen Nexø
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Pelle the Conqueror: quick answers
Is Pelle the Conqueror worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 172 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pelle the Conqueror?
Pelle the Conqueror runs 157 minutes (2h 37m).
Does Pelle the Conqueror have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pelle the Conqueror. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pelle the Conqueror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pelle the Conqueror yet.
Which OTT platform is Pelle the Conqueror on?
Pelle the Conqueror is streaming on Viaplay in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pelle the Conqueror?
If you liked Pelle the Conqueror, try Straw Dogs, Dolores Claiborne, Around the Bend.
Who directed Pelle the Conqueror?
Pelle the Conqueror (1987) was directed by Bille August and stars Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske.
What is Pelle the Conqueror based on?
Pelle the Conqueror is based on Pelle the Conqueror, a 1900 novel by Martin Andersen Nexø.