Is The Northman appropriate for children?

# The Northman - Parental Guide This R-rated Viking revenge epic contains strong violence, brutal battle sequences, and intense language unsuitable for children. While not excessively graphic, the dark themes and mature content make it best for older teens and adults. Expect blood, gore, and sexual situations throughout.

What age is The Northman suitable for?

Our verdict for The Northman is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Northman safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2022

Rating

Genre

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Alexander Skarsgård

Amleth

Nicole Kidman

Queen Gudrún

Claes Bang

Fjölnir the Brotherless

Ethan Hawke

King Aurvandil War-Raven

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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