Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- spectacular
- sympathetic
- monster movie night
- action movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly agree that the film delivers polished creature spectacle and efficient action while relying on derivative kaiju conventions and underusing its Scandinavian specificity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The awakened giant is a troll from Norwegian folklore, and the crisis is shaped by local mythic knowledge.
The film stages kaiju-scale destruction across Norway and Oslo but draws heavily on Godzilla-style disaster cinema.
Critical reception specifically notes that the film leaves viewers rooting for the magnificent troll despite its destructive rampage.
Norwegian officials and military forces attempt to stop the creature as it approaches the capital.
Films like Troll, and why
Godzilla
shared kaiju spectacle, city destruction, military response, and mythic giant creature
King Kong
shared giant monster rampage, blockbuster action, and human attempts to contain a legendary creature
Trollhunter
shared Norwegian folklore, monster hunting, and a contemporary fantasy adventure centered on trolls
The Ritual
shared Scandinavian setting, creature mythology, and large-scale fantasy action
Movie Details
- Director
- Roar Uthaug
- Release Date
- 2022-11-30
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (2108)
Cast
- Ine Marie Wilmann
- Kim S. Falck-Jørgensen
- Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
- Gard B. Eidsvold
- Anneke von der Lippe
- Fridtjov Såheim
- Dennis Storhøi
- Karoline Viktoria Sletteng Garvang
- Yusuf Toosh Ibra
- Ameli Olving Sælevik
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Troll about?
- A Norwegian paleontologist and her allies race to understand an awakened folkloric titan before military force turns Oslo into a battlefield.
- What is Troll like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Troll as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Troll violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Troll as moderate.
- What did critics think of Troll?
- Critics broadly agree that the film delivers polished creature spectacle and efficient action while relying on derivative kaiju conventions and underusing its Scandinavian specificity.
- Which films are like Troll?
- Films with a similar feel include Godzilla, King Kong, Trollhunter, and The Ritual.
- How long is Troll?
- Troll runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Troll?
- In United States, Troll streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
