A Viking prince embarks on an epic, gritty quest for vengeance, facing a tragic and atmospheric destiny.
A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Netflix.
Heads up on extreme gore. That is past what the R on the box suggests. Beyond that, moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.
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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.
No. Brace yourself.
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