The Northman (2022)

Get ready for an epic Viking revenge saga that will leave you breathless.

Released on April 22, 2022, in the United States, The Northman is a historical action thriller directed by Robert Eggers.

Touted as a revenge film, The Northman is classified under the genres of Action, Adventure, Drama, History, and Thriller. It has a runtime of 137 minutes, which is about 2 hours and 17 minutes.

The movie is rated R for strong violent content, graphic nudity, and language. Based on general reviews, the star rating for this film is approximately 3.8 out of 5.

The Northman is set in 10th-century Iceland and follows the story of Amleth, the prince who has grown into a powerful Viking warrior. Amleth is driven by one goal: to avenge the brutal murder of his father, King Aurvandill. Returning to his childhood home to meet his uncle King Fjölnir, who killed his father, Amleth assumes a new identity as a slave and awaits the perfect moment to claim his rightful patrimony and unleash his wrath.

The ensemble cast of this engaging revenge drama features:

Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth

Any Taylor-Joy as Olga

Nicole Kidman as Queen Gudrun

Claes Bang as Fjölnir

Ethan Hawke as King Aurvandill

Willem Dafoe as Heimir

Björk as Seeress

The credits for this cinematic adaptation of an ancient legend go to:

Screenplay by Robert Eggers and Sjón

Based on The legend of Amleth by Saxo Grammaticus

Directed by: Robert Eggers

Produced by: Arnon Milchan

Screenplay by: Robert Eggers and Sjón

Overall, The Northman delves into vengeance, honor, love, and the turmoil faced by Viking conquerors, elevating the viewers into a world filled with myths, action, and dramatic irony. Fans of historical fiction, viking sagas, or revenge dramas will appreciate this dark, gritty film filled with captivating performances by the cast, amazing cinematography capturing the icy landscapes of Viking Scandinavia, and impressive battle scenes.