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The Northman is a 2022 historical epic fantasy 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 Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The Northman had its world premiere in Stockholm on March 28, 2022, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 22, 2022, by Focus Features. It has been acclaimed by critics, with particular praise aimed at its historical accuracy, action sequences, direction, production values, tone, atmosphere, and the performances of the cast (particularly Skarsgård).

The Northman is an epic revenge thriller that explores how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice for his murdered father.