Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- gritty
- brutal
- propulsive
- action movie night
- historical adventure marathon
What critics said
Critics found it a respectable but formulaic medieval action film whose straightforward violence and survival premise were more effective than its characterization.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Viking band loses its longboat in a storm and must cross unfamiliar Alba while being hunted by mercenaries.
The film presents shipwrecked Vikings, harsh coastal terrain, deadly traps, and repeated close-quarters battles.
The Vikings move from hunted fugitives to tactical hunters after meeting the sword-wielding Christian monk.
The Viking protagonists encounter a Christian monk while attempting to reach the Viking settlement of Danelagh.
Films like Northmen: A Viking Saga, and why
Centurion
shared medieval survival action, hunted warriors, and brutal pursuit through hostile terrain
The Eagle
shared historical action, survivalist combat, and cat-and-mouse pursuit in rugged wilderness
The 13th Warrior
shared viking setting, violent adventure, and grim warrior atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Claudio Fäh
- Release Date
- 2014-10-23
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (369)
Cast
- Ryan Kwanten
- James Norton
- Ed Skrein
- Tom Hopper
- Charlie Murphy
- Leo Gregory
- Ken Duken
- Anatole Taubman
- Darrell D'Silva
- Nic Rasenti
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Northmen: A Viking Saga about?
- Shipwrecked Vikings cross hostile medieval Alba while turning a royal manhunt into a savage battle for survival.
- What is Northmen: A Viking Saga like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Northmen: A Viking Saga as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Northmen: A Viking Saga violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Northmen: A Viking Saga as graphic.
- What did critics think of Northmen: A Viking Saga?
- Critics found it a respectable but formulaic medieval action film whose straightforward violence and survival premise were more effective than its characterization.
- Which films are like Northmen: A Viking Saga?
- Films with a similar feel include Centurion, The Eagle, and The 13th Warrior.
- How long is Northmen: A Viking Saga?
- Northmen: A Viking Saga runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Northmen: A Viking Saga?
- In United States, Northmen: A Viking Saga streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
