The Northman

For other uses, see Northman (disambiguation).

The Northman
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Eggers
Written by
Based onThe legend of Amleth
by Saxo Grammaticus
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJarin Blaschke
Edited byLouise Ford
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • March 28, 2022 (2022-03-28) (Rigoletto Cinema)
  • April 22, 2022 (2022-04-22) (United States)
Running time
136 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
Languages
Budget$70–90 million[2][3]
Box office$69.6 million[4][5]

The Northman is a 2022 American epic historical action film directed by Robert Eggers from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sjón. Based on the legend of Amleth, the film stars an ensemble cast featuring Alexander Skarsgård (who also produced), Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Gustav Lindh, with Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. It focuses on Amleth, a Viking prince who sets out on a quest to avenge the murder of his father. The film is heavily influenced by Norse mythology.[6]

Skarsgård had wanted to make a Viking film for several years, and Eggers decided to make the film his third project after the pair met to discuss possible collaborations. Much of the cast joined in October 2019, and filming took place in locations throughout Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Iceland from August to December 2020.

The Northman premiered in Stockholm at Rigoletto Cinema on March 28, 2022. It began theatrical release in some countries on April 13, 2022, and was released theatrically in the United States on April 22 to universal acclaim. While it underperformed at the worldwide box office, the film later found financial success at the VOD and other post-theatrical markets,[7][8] allowing the film to turn a profit.[7][9]

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  8. ^ "As 'Beast' Tops Vudu, How PVOD May Help Save the Non-Franchise Movie". Forbes.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 28, 2023). "'The Creator' Looks To Turn Moviegoers Into Believers: How Disney Marketed Gareth Edwards' Original Sci-Fi Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 28, 2023.