Movie · 1971
Is The Emigrants based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Emigrants is based on the works The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg (1949) and Unto a Good Land by Vilhelm Moberg (1952).
The Emigrants is book 1 of The Emigrants series.
The movie was released in 1971.
The book behind The Emigrants
The Emigrants
by Vilhelm Moberg · first published 1949 · historical fiction
1949 novel by Vilhelm Moberg.
Unto a Good Land
by Vilhelm Moberg · first published 1952 · historical fiction
1952 novel by Vilhelm Moberg.
The Emigrants: books in order
- The Emigrants (1949)
- Unto a Good Land (1952)
- The Settlers (1956)
- The Last Letter Home (1959)
Common questions
Is The Emigrants based on a book?
Yes. The Emigrants is based on the works The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg (1949) and Unto a Good Land by Vilhelm Moberg (1952).
Who wrote the book The Emigrants is based on?
The Emigrants was written by Vilhelm Moberg and first published in 1949.
Is The Emigrants part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in The Emigrants series (4 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Emigrants, book 1 of The Emigrants. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Vilhelm Moberg's books
- The New Land (film, 1972)