The Northman

2022
15
2h 17m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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A young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.A young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.A young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

276K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

389

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See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins & 65 nominations total

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Trivia
The Valkyrja's dental markings are based on bodies in Viking graves with horizontal lines carved into the teeth. The practice was particularly common on the island of Gotland. The principal theory is that the carvings were decorations, filled with colored pigment.

Goofs
The runic inscription of "Amleth's Saga" is written incorrectly in the movie version as opposed to the trailer of The Northman where it is correct. The title shown in the trailer written with runes can be translated to "amluthasaka" or amlóða saga, amleth's saga.

However at the end of the actual movie the title is missing the rune of "a" from its word saga, making it read akin to "Amleth's sga".

Quotes
Young Amleth: I will avenge you, Father! I will save you, Mother! I will kill you, Fjölnir!

Crazy credits
The film title and the intertitles appear in ancient Norse runes.

Connections
Featured in The Critical Drinker: The Northman - We Need More Movies Like This (2022)

Soundtracks
Aurvandil's Silver Hoards
Written by Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough
Performed by Robin Carolan, Sebastian Gainsborough, Vicki Swan, and Jonny Dyer

Robert Eggers does it again! This isn't just another viking movie, it is one of the BEST dramas ever! GREAT action & emotional too. A fitting end, while also setting up what's next. It is a stunning tale of betrayal and obsessive revenge. With excellent world building saturating every frame, it's one of the most transporting, magical, action-soaked films in some time. Must watch.

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