The Northman is a 2022 epic historical action drama film directed by Robert Eggers, and co-written by Eggers and Sjón. Based on the legend of Amleth, the film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. Filming took place from August to December 2020 in locations throughout Ireland. The Northman had its world premiere in Stockholm at Rigoletto Cinema on March 28, 2022. It began theatrical release in some countries on April 13, 2022, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 22. The film has grossed a total of $3.4 million worldwide and received critical acclaim, with particular praise aimed at its direction, production values, and the performances of the cast.
| Director | Robert Eggers |
| Produced by | Mark Huffam, Lars Knudsen, Robert Eggers, Alexander Skarsgård, Arnon Milchan |
| Writer(s) | Sjón, Robert Eggers |
| Starring | Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Willem Dafoe |
| Music | Robin Carolan, Sebastian Gainsborough |
| Cinematography | Jarin Blaschke |
| Edited by | Louise Ford |
| Production, company | Regency Enterprises, Perfect World Pictures, New Regency, Square Peg |
| Distributed by | Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures (International) |
| Released | March 28, 2022 (Rigoletto Cinema), April 22, 2022 (United States) |
| Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | United States, China, Japan |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $70–90 million |
| Box office | $3.4 million |
About The Northman
A prince's father is brutally murdered by his uncle, and his mother is kidnapped. Two decades later, the same prince has become a viking and follows a seeress' vision towards revenge. The film was directed by Robert Eggers.
Achievement of The Northman
The film is based on the legend of Amleth. Filming took place across the country of Ireland.
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Latest information about The Northman updated on April 21 2022.
