The Emigrants
2021, Swedish. Directed by Erik Poppe.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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The Emigrants is streaming on Viaplay in India.
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- Released
- 25 December 2021
- Original title
- Utvandrarna
- Country
- Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Siv Rajendram Eliassen, Anna Bache-Wiig
- Budget
- $11M
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What The Emigrants is based on
The Emigrants is based on The Emigrants, a 1949 novel by Vilhelm Moberg, published by Bonnier Group.
Novel · 1949
The Emigrants
By Vilhelm Moberg
Published by Bonnier Group
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The Emigrants runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is The Emigrants on?
The Emigrants is streaming on Viaplay in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Emigrants?
If you liked The Emigrants, try Emancipation, Adventures of a Mathematician, Oranges and Sunshine.
Who directed The Emigrants?
The Emigrants (2021) was directed by Erik Poppe and stars Lisa Carlehed, Gustaf Skarsgård, Tove Lo.
What is The Emigrants based on?
The Emigrants is based on The Emigrants, a 1949 novel by Vilhelm Moberg, published by Bonnier Group.