2022 · 137 min · Action, Historical, Thriller
The Northman is Robert Eggers's brutal Viking epic about a Norse prince named Amleth who vows to avenge his father's murder. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, and Anya Taylor-Joy, the film is a visually stunning, historically immersive action epic that draws directly from the same Scandinavian legend that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The Northman streams on Peacock Premium. It's also available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
The Northman is based on the Scandinavian legend of Amleth — the same story that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet. Director Robert Eggers is known for meticulous historical research across all his films.
Robert Eggers directed the film. He previously directed The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019) — both critically acclaimed slow-burn horror films.
The Northman is extremely violent. It depicts Viking raids, ritual sacrifice, and brutal combat with graphic realism. It's rated R for strong bloody violence, some sexuality, and nudity.
Yes — both are based on the same Scandinavian legend of Amleth. The Northman is essentially the original source material that Shakespeare adapted into Hamlet.