The Northman (2022)
A Viking prince embarks on an epic, gritty quest for vengeance, facing a tragic and atmospheric destiny.
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.
How intense is The Northman?
The Northman is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Northman feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Northman
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Northman for you?
Is The Northman scary?
Only a little. The Northman has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Northman gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Northman sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Northman OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Northman?
The Northman runs 2h 17m.
Where can I stream The Northman?
The Northman is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Northman have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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