Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- lyrical
- ominous
- fantasy movie night
- mythology marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an ambitious but underdeveloped mythology-driven fantasy weakened by its screenplay and execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eric's powers and identity are connected to ancient Norwegian mythology while the story unfolds amid police, embassy, and psychological investigation.
Eric begins as a fugitive with inexplicable powers and progressively discovers what or who he really is.
The chase moves through western Norway and involves Norwegian and American authorities rather than a wholly invented fantasy world.
Eric hides in the wilderness of western Norway, where his god-like powers connect the landscape to lightning, force, and mythic danger.
Films like Mortal, and why
Thor
mythological powers, fugitive protagonist, and grounded fantasy adventure
Chronicle
young outsider discovering extraordinary abilities while pursued by authorities
The 13th Warrior
Nordic setting, supernatural mythology, and tense modern fantasy
Movie Details
- Director
- André Øvredal
- Release Date
- 2020-02-28
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (533)
Cast
- Nat Wolff
- Iben Akerlie
- Per Frisch
- Priyanka Bose
- Arthur Hakalahti
- Kai Kolstad Rødseth
- Niko Rusakov
- Ravdeep Singh Bajwa
- Geir Kaspersen
- Ania Nova
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 Mortal about?
- A traumatized fugitive in the Norwegian wilderness uncovers a divine heritage while authorities close in around him.
- What is Mortal like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mortal as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mortal violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Mortal as moderate.
- What did critics think of Mortal?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an ambitious but underdeveloped mythology-driven fantasy weakened by its screenplay and execution.
- Which films are like Mortal?
- Films with a similar feel include Thor, Chronicle, and The 13th Warrior.
- How long is Mortal?
- Mortal runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mortal?
- In United States, Mortal streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
