The Emigrants
1971, Swedish. Directed by Jan Troell.
a new land... a new hope... a new dream
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
- Runtime
- 3h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1971
- Original title
- Utvandrarna
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Bengt Forslund, Jan Troell
- Budget
- $1.6M
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The Emigrants: quick answers
What comes after The Emigrants?
Next in the series: The New Land (1972).
Is The Emigrants worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Emigrants?
The Emigrants runs 191 minutes (3h 11m).
Does The Emigrants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Emigrants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Emigrants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Emigrants is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Emigrants on?
The Emigrants isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emigrants?
If you liked The Emigrants, try Hostile Territory, Heaven's Gate, The New Land.
Who directed The Emigrants?
The Emigrants (1971) was directed by Jan Troell and stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg.