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The Northman

2022Movie2 h 17 minR

77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic827.3Rotten Tomatoes90%64%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking action movie about history and family, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Visceral Viking Revenge Epic
  • Mythic & Supernatural Elements
  • Brutal Historical Realism
  • Atmospheric & Immersive
  • Tragic Family Saga
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Relentless Tension
  • Fate & Prophecy Driven
  • Sensory Overload Experience

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Robert Eggers
Written by
Robert Eggers, Sjón, Saxo Grammaticus
Produced by
Alexander Skarsgård, Robert Eggers, Arnon Milchan
Music by
Robin Carolan, Sebastian Gainsborough

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Facts

April 7, 2022 · 2 h 17 min · R

Released
April 7, 2022
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Icelandic
Made in
United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$70 million
Available in
88 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Inspiration, Being Evil Sucks, Bastard Bastard +9

  • Adaptation Inspiration
  • Being Evil Sucks
  • Bastard Bastard
  • Rated M for Manly
  • Shown Their Work
  • For the Evulz
  • A Party, Also Known as an Orgy
  • Pragmatic Villainy
  • Off with His Head!
  • Monochrome Casting
  • Old Soldier
  • Adapted Out

12 of 167 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Northman?"

Questions about The Northman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Northman?

Netflix

In the United States, The Northman streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is The Northman worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will I feel good after watching The Northman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Northman scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Was The Northman a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$70 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $70 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What tropes does The Northman use?

Adaptation InspirationBeing Evil SucksBastard BastardRated M for ManlyShown Their WorkFor the EvulzA Party, Also Known as an OrgyPragmatic VillainyOff with His Head!Monochrome CastingOld SoldierAdapted Outand 155 more

TV Tropes lists 167 tropes for it, including Adaptation Inspiration, Being Evil Sucks, and Bastard Bastard.