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The Northman

2022·Movie
2h 17min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic827.3Rotten Tomatoes90%64%
IMDb7.0Metacritic827.3Rotten Tomatoes90%64%

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Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wonder7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, family, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition9
  • Sound Centrality9

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About

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.
Visceral Viking Revenge EpicMythic & Supernatural ElementsBrutal Historical RealismAtmospheric & ImmersiveTragic Family SagaStunning CinematographyRelentless TensionFate & Prophecy DrivenSensory Overload Experience

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Eggers, Giulia Patanè, Ben Burt
Written by:
Robert Eggers, Sjón, Saxo Grammaticus
Produced by:
Alexander Skarsgård, Robert Eggers, Arnon Milchan
Composed by:
Mark Taylor, Paul Cotterell, Damian Volpe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Northman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Northman legally?

Netflix

The Northman is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Northman worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Northman rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Northman?

2 h 17 min

The Northman runs 2 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Northman?

Critics86
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate The Northman higher (86) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Northman a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$70 million

No. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $70 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What language is The Northman in?

EnglishIcelandic

It was made in English, with some Icelandic. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Northman?

97ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBR+83

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Northman in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Northman, including Adaptation Inspiration, Being Evil Sucks, Bastard Bastard.