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The Northman

2022·Movie·R·137 min·7.0(5,058)

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.

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Where to watch The Northman in United States

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Where is The Northman streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflixAmazon Video
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Crave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyMagenta TV+, 3satApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainrtveApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsU-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store

About The Northman

The Northman is a 2022 English-language action, adventure and fantasy film directed by Robert Eggers. The cast is led by Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 5100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The Northman was produced by Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, and Square Peg and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2022, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $70 million worldwide.

Director
Robert Eggers
Writers
Sjón, Robert Eggers
Release date
April 7, 2022
OTT release
May 12, 2022
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$70 million
Production
Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Square Peg
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The Northman cast & crew

The Northman was directed by Robert Eggers and written by Sjón and Robert Eggers.

The cast features Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, Nicole Kidman as Queen Gudrún, Claes Bang as Fjölnir the Brotherless, Ethan Hawke as King Aurvandil War-Raven, Anya Taylor-Joy as Olga of the Birch Forest, and Gustav Lindh as Thórir the Proud.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sebastian Gainsborough, cinematography is by Jarin Blaschke, and it was produced by Robert Eggers and Leifur B. Dagfinnsson.

Is The Northman worth watching?

The Northman holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 5,058 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and fantasy, The Northman is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Northman

In United States, you can stream The Northman on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on May 12, 2022.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Northman

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Amleth

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Queen Gudrún

Claes Bang

Claes Bang

Fjölnir the Brotherless

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

King Aurvandil War-Raven

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy

Olga of the Birch Forest

Gustav Lindh

Gustav Lindh

Thórir the Proud

Elliott Rose

Elliott Rose

Gunnar

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Heimir the Fool

Phill Martin

Phill Martin

Hallgrímr Half-Troll

Eldar Skar

Eldar Skar

Finnr the Nose-Stub

Olwen Fouéré

Olwen Fouéré

Áshildur Hofgythja

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Edgar Abram

Hersveinn Battle-Hard

The Northman — FAQs

Where can I watch The Northman in United States?

The Northman is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is The Northman on Netflix?

Yes — The Northman is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is The Northman in?

The Northman is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Icelandic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Northman?

The Northman runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

What is The Northman rated?

The Northman is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 5,058 ratings.

When did The Northman release on OTT?

The Northman became available digitally on May 12, 2022.

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