The Northman
Conquer your fate.
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.
About The Northman
The Northman is a 2022 English-language action adventure film directed by Robert Eggers. The cast is led by Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang and Ethan Hawke. It runs 2h 17m. Made on a budget of around $70.0M, it has grossed $69.6M worldwide. Audiences rate it 7.0/10 across 5,126 votes on TMDB.
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“It is a movie based on a Scandinavian legend called Amleth, and it was a major source of inspiration for Shakespeare the day he wrote the story of Hamlet. The movie tells the story of a young Viking prince who seeks revenge for his father's murder. Northman's movie is one of the most beautiful and best movies I've seen in 2022. This movie is amazing in the full sense of the word, despite the negative opinions about the movie. The atmosphere of the film and the way the s...”
“First things first - there is virtually nothing original with the plot here. A young prince "Amleth" (Oscar Novak who later morphs into an effective Alexander Skarsgård) witnesses the murder of his father "King Aurvandil" (Ethan Hawke) and the capture of his mother "Gudrún" (Nicole Kidman) by his treacherous uncle "Fjölnir" (Claes Bang). Lucky to escape with his life, he escapes to the land of the Rus where he is soon a capable and powerful warrior. When he learns that the tr...”
“It took me a little while to get into it, but by its conclusion <em>'The Northman'</em> had fully entertained me. Great film! First and foremost, I'm delighted that I did indeed enjoy this film as my only previous experience of director Robert Eggers was the - in my opinion, and apparently my opinion only! - severely unsatisfying <em>'<a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/the-lighthouse-2019/" rel="nofollow">The Lighthouse</a>'</em>. It's unmistakable that this 2022 flick i...”
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The Northman — FAQ
Who directed The Northman?
The Northman was directed by Robert Eggers.
When was The Northman released?
The Northman was released on 2022-04-07.
How long is The Northman?
The Northman has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.
What genre is The Northman?
The Northman is a action, adventure, fantasy film.
Who stars in The Northman?
The Northman stars Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy.
