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The Emigrants

7.419713h 11mPGMovieDramaHistoryWestern

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…

DirectorJan Troell
WritersBengt Forslund·Jan Troell
ProducerBengt Forslund

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jan Troell

MSMax von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Karl Oskar
LULiv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann
Kristina
EAEddie Axberg
Eddie Axberg
Robert
SB
Sven-Olof Bern
Nils
AA
Aina Alfredsson
Märta
AEAllan Edwall
Allan Edwall
Danjel
MZMonica Zetterlund
Monica Zetterlund
Ulrika
PLPierre Lindstedt
Pierre Lindstedt
Arvid
HAHans Alfredson
Hans Alfredson
Jonas Petter
USUlla Smidje
Ulla Smidje
Inga-Lena
EZ
Eva-Lena Zetterlund
Elin
GFGustaf Färingborg
Gustaf Färingborg
Prosten Brusander

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The Emigrants — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emigrants?

The Emigrants isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Emigrants on Netflix?

No, The Emigrants is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Emigrants on Amazon Prime Video?

The Emigrants isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Emigrants for free?

The Emigrants isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Emigrants?

Yes — The Emigrants is followed by The New Land (1972) in the Emigrants Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Emigrants?

The Emigrants is the first film in the Emigrants Collection.

Is The Emigrants part of a trilogy?

No — The Emigrants is part of the Emigrants Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Emigrants Collection?

There are 2 films in the Emigrants Collection: The Emigrants (1971) and The New Land (1972).