The Northman (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2022, The Northman is an action, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Robert Eggers, running about 137 minutes. “Conquer your fate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Northman stars Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, Claes Bang as Fjölnir the Brotherless, Nicole Kidman as Queen Gudrún and Ethan Hawke as King Aurvandil War-Raven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Northman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $69.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Northman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Northman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Northman (2022)?
- In US, The Northman is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Northman worth watching?
- The Northman holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Northman?
- The Northman stars Alexander Skarsgård, Claes Bang, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke and Anya Taylor-Joy.
- When was The Northman released?
- The Northman was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.