Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.
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- Kevin WardJuly 14, 2025The Northman is an epic revenge tale, bathed in blood and elevated with gorgeous cinematography. It’s a fairly straightforward story but it’s an absolutely exhilarating theatrical experience. Alexander Skarsgård is perfectly cast and gives one his best performances I’ve seen. Anya Taylor-Joy is similarly perfectly cast. Ethan Hawke is incredible and Willem Dafoe is delightfully weird as always. This film really is a sight to behold, from the aforementioned cinematography, to the action sequences and some dream sequences. The money spent is all magnificently visible on screen. It’s Eggers most accessible feature given it’s a simplistic narrative based on a story you’ve probably seen adapted more than a couple times. Still, this is the kind of film I absolutely love to sink into my seat in the theater and let it wash over me. Highly recommend you check this one out in the theater.
- macaronzAugust 5, 2026A Visually Stunning, Raw, and Uncompromising Tale of Vengeance The Northman delivers an exceptionally visceral cinematic experience that far exceeded expectations. I honestly didn't have huge expectations going into The Northman, but it totally blew me away and ended up being a great surprise. Watching Amleth hunt down his revenge with zero hesitation is pure cinema gold. Highly recommended if you love a good, gritty epic.
- Patrick D.3d agoThe Northman is probably the best Viking movie ever made with attention to detail that pulls you into the 10th century Norse culture in a way that I've rarely seen from historical films like this.
- Christopher GaraSeptember 26, 2026Very good. Well portrayed, acting was spot on.
- scoott69erAugust 9, 2026Bloody, gorry, ragey, dirty... brutal in all aspects. It was a crazy, wild, and vengeful ride.
- jackmeatSeptember 2, 2025My quick rating - 6.9/10. Another flick I have been looking forward to. With all the hype, you would hope it would be worth it. Instead, I feel like I just watched this year's "Green Knight." OK, a better version of it. Another flick that has all the right aesthetics but flounders in a different spot. Still, let's talk about how this looks. It has every making of a quality epic flick. The scenery is perfect with sprawling shots of a foreign land. The acting is excellent from top to bottom with a well-picked cast. I think you can read the poster below and see that it is stacked with A-list talent. The story itself has a Viking feel to its slightly folk horror undertone. And it starts off with an opening that really drags you in with the prelude to what could have been, well, EPIC. Nice brutal touches when it is time to bring the violence, keep that Norse vibe to it. But after that initial spot, and a vicious battle scene, you meander along for like 90 minutes with a bunch of pointless scenes. I literally all of a sudden went, "Oh, that is why there is any story to this," since it had seemed to give up on that and just keep plodding along. Luckily, they did decide to bring the reins back in on the plot, though, since when it got back on track, it actually had something good to wrap up with. Unlike the previously mentioned movie, this one didn't end in some monotonous nothingness. This is the type of movie that you just don't expect to see too often, and the budget on it is surely up there. I revel in seeing studios taking some chances since I was a bit worried that it was going to be a couple of years before those wallets were open again. I have seen "masterpiece" thrown around, but I cannot say the same. I will say it is an entertaining flick for 2 of the 3 acts. And it is very unique from start to finish. Then again, Robert Eggers has already brought us 2 very original ideas before in The Lighthouse and The Witch, and if you have seen those, not only do you know what you are in for, but you will thoroughly enjoy it.
- MaxRiderMay 2, 2026Oh yeah, Anya Taylor-Joy's got that magnetic, otherworldly vibe that's straight fire. Those big eyes and that presence? She steals every scene she's in. Who doesn't love her?
- naren shenoyMarch 3, 2026I’m not really sure how I missed this movie, as its premise is right up my alley. Predictable plot and “twists”, but don’t watch this movie for that. I would recommend fans of the show “Vikings” give this a shot. While not a perfect facsimile, it blurs the line between reality and mysticism in a similar fashion. And the best reason to watch? The musical score is fantastic. Makes me want to strap on an axe and shield and get in a long boat.
- buford fernsbyApril 15, 2025literally live action vinland saga. fire music.
- Turbo007January 22, 2026What a waste of over two hours. Even the audio track/score doesn't stand out because it's almost all talk! If you want a Viking/Norse experience, put on Vikings or Norseman!!!
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The Northman was released on April 13, 2022.
The Northman was directed by Robert Eggers.
The Northman has a runtime of 2h 17m.
The Northman was produced by Robert Eggers, Leifur B. Dagfinnsson, Alexander Skarsgård, Lars Knudsen, Arnon Milchan, Mark Huffam.
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.
The key characters in The Northman are Amleth (Alexander Skarsgård), Queen Gudrún (Nicole Kidman), Fjölnir the Brotherless (Claes Bang).
The Northman is rated R.
The Northman is an Action, Adventure, Drama film.
The Northman has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.
The Northman had a budget of $70M.
The Northman has made $69.6M at the box office.