The Emigrants (1971)
Directed by Jan Troell · 191 min · Drama, History, Western
63.5 TOPICAL score · #1,083 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
The Emigrants (1971, directed by Jan Troell) has a TOPICAL score of 63.5 - ranked 1,083 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and awards, and lowest on lasting engagement. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including the Silver nugget for the best foreign film. Critics: 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7.4/10 (131 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 29 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 9/10 critics' average
- AudienceTMDB 7.4/10 (131 ratings)
- Awards1 win, 6 nominations - incl. Silver nugget for the best foreign film
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 29 languages
- Still read6,542 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Max von Sydow (actor #249), Liv Ullmann (actor #109), Eddie Axberg, Sven-Olof Bern