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Margrete: Queen of the North

2021·Movie
2h 0min
74
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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1402. Queen Margrete I has gathered the Nordic kingdoms in a union, ruled through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making and Margrete finds herself in an impossible dilemma that could shatter her life's work: The Kalmar Union.
Scandinavian HistoryRoyal IntriguePolitical Power StruggleHistorical DramaComplex CharactersStrong Female LeadDark SecretsDynastic Conflict

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Where can I stream Margrete: Queen of the North legally?

Margrete: Queen of the North is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Margrete: Queen of the North worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Margrete: Queen of the North rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Margrete: Queen of the North?

2 h 0 min

Margrete: Queen of the North runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Margrete: Queen of the North based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Margrete: Queen of the North?

Critics82
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Margrete: Queen of the North higher (82) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Margrete: Queen of the North in?

DanishGermanNorwegianSwedishEnglish

It was made in Danish, with some German, Norwegian, Swedish, English. Produced in Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Czechia.

In how many countries can I watch Margrete: Queen of the North?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Margrete: Queen of the North in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.