The Immigrant Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Apr. 6, 2015

The Immigrant

Release Date: Friday, May 16, 2014 Limited

This 1920's-set drama stars Marion Cotillard as Ewa, a Polish woman who, after immigrating to New York in the hope of a better life for her and her sister, falls prey to a mysterious man named Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix).

Director: James Gray

Starring: Marion Cotillard • Jeremy Renner • Joaquin Phoenix • Dagmara Dominczyk • Antoni Corone

R Drama 2 hrs, 0 m

3.62 / 5.0

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In search of the American dream, Ewa Cybulski and her sister, Magda, sail to Ellis Island, only to be separated when Magda falls ill. With nowhere to go, Ewa quickly falls prey to Bruno, a charming but wicked man who forces her to perform in his nightly burlesque show. There she encounters the dazzling magician Orlando, who sweeps her off her feet and becomes her only chance to reunite with her sister and escape the nightmare.

Drama Romance Period

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Who stars in The Immigrant – Cast List

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Marion Cotillard
... Ewa Cybulski

Inception, The Dark Knight Rises
Jeremy Renner
... Orlando the Magician

Untitled Bourne Movie 5 Project, Avengers: Endgame
Joaquin Phoenix
... Bruno Weiss

Eddington, Her
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Dagmara Dominczyk
... Belva

Abe, Bottoms
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Antoni Corone
... Thomas MacNally

Silent Partners, Out of Time

Who is making The Immigrant – Crew List

A look at The Immigrant behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Gray last helmed Armageddon Time and Ad Astra. The film's writer James Gray last penned Armageddon Time and Ad Astra.

Director: James Gray
Screenwriters: James Gray
Richard Menello
Producers: James Gray
Anthony Katagas
Greg Shapiro
Christopher Woodrow

Studios: The Weinstein Company
Production Companies: Worldview Entertainment; Sales Agent Wild Bunch

Production – What we know about the The Immigrant

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2014

Completed

Changed The Immigrant movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now shooting in New York.

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

May 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexual content, nudity and some language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled James Gray Project , Low Life
Language: English

The Immigrant Trailers and Clips

The Immigrant

Theatrical Trailer

The Immigrant Release Date: When was the film released?

The Immigrant was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 16 , 2014. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Godzilla, Million Dollar Arm and A Night in Old Mexico. As a limited release, The Immigrant was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.