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The Emigrants

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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.

DirectorErik Poppe
WritersAnna Bache-Wiig·Siv Rajendram Eliassen
ProducersFredrik Wikström·Petter Skavlan

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Cast · Directed by Erik Poppe

LCLisa Carlehed
Lisa Carlehed
Kristina
GSGustaf Skarsgård
Gustaf Skarsgård
Karl-Oskar
TLTove Lo
Tove Lo
Ulrika
LSLena Strömdahl
Lena Strömdahl
Anna
SHSofia Helin
Sofia Helin
Judit
NSNova Salmi-Wikander
Nova Salmi-Wikander
Elin
DBDíana Bermudez
Díana Bermudez
Wichahpi
JLJames Longshore
James Longshore
Saloon Owner
FZ
Florin Zhang
KLKerstin Linden
Kerstin Linden
Lill-Märta
JA
Jesper Arin
Dean Brusander
LKLaurence Kinlan
Laurence Kinlan
Pastor Jackson

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The Emigrants — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emigrants?

The Emigrants is streaming on Viaplay in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Emigrants on Netflix?

No, The Emigrants is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Viaplay.

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.

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The Emigrants is available on Viaplay in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.