The Northman is a 2022 royal family drama mixed with historical action. It is about a prince whose uncle kills his father, the king. Prince Amleth escapes and joins the Vikings. The adventure of his return after ages and how he slowly murders Fjölnir’s people to exact revenge and claim his rightful throne is what the movie portrays. It is a gripping tale about conspiracies, prophecies, and sacrifice for family and people is what binds the movie together.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Northman via streaming services such as Starz.
Is The Northman available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Northman is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
King Aurvandill is beheaded by his brother with the help of a palace coup. Amleth, the prince, barely runs away and promises to avenge his father. He returns with a band of Vikings and meets his love, Olga. She becomes an important part of his quest for revenge eventually. With not even his mother on his side, he almost backs from his plan to kill his uncle until he has a vision and understands his uncle must die for the sake of the safety of his family and kingdom. It is based on the legend of Amleth and is inspired by Norse mythology.
Oscar Novak and Alexander Skarsgård play Amleth (young and adult), the protagonist. His mother the queen is portrayed by Nicole Kidman. The antagonist Fjölnir is played by Claes Bang. Other notable characters are played by Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Gustav Lindh, and Elliott Rose.
Watch The Northman streaming via Starz
The Northman is available to watch on Starz.
Owned by Lionsgate, Starz is an American premium cable and satellite television network. It is known for its choice of superior content. Starz has the rights to some of the most watched and critically acclaimed TV shows and movies including this one.
You can watch the film via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
The Northman’s official synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
