The Emigrants
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The Emigrants

Best from age 10 · PG · 1971 · 191 min

The Emigrants

This historical drama follows a Swedish family facing harsh conditions and religious persecution in the 19th century as they undertake a perilous journey to America in search of a better life. It depicts their difficult sea voyage and challenging settlement in Minnesota, focusing on themes of hope and perseverance.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Extended scenes of seasickness and suffering
  • Realistic depictions of historical hardships
  • Some moments of peril on the journey
  • Loss and grief for characters

Models well

  • Perseverance and resilience
  • The pursuit of a better life
  • Family bonds and support
  • Overcoming adversity

Talk about it after

  • The challenges of emigration in the past
  • The meaning of the American Dream
  • Adapting to a new culture
  • Religious freedom and persecution
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Cast & crew

The Emigrants (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]

Liv Ullmann on THE EMIGRANTS/THE NEW LAND

The Emigrants - Trailer