The Northman (2022)

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The Northman (2022)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

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.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film immerses the viewer in a brutal, mythic world of vengeance and fate, exploring universal themes without explicitly promoting a modern political ideology. Its focus on the protagonist's fated journey and the exploration of a specific cultural mindset, rather than advocating for a particular political solution or critique, leads to a neutral rating.

The movie features a predominantly white cast consistent with its historical Viking setting, without any explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on a traditional male hero's quest for revenge, portraying traditional identities and themes without modern DEI critiques.

Secondary

Christianity is depicted as a contrasting, often superficial, belief system adopted by characters like Gudrún, who remains driven by vengeance and bitterness despite her nominal faith. It doesn't offer a path to redemption or moral clarity within the narrative.

The Northman does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on heterosexual relationships and a revenge plot, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.

The Northman does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Viking mythology, culture, and a revenge plot, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The film does not depict any female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Female characters are present but do not participate in close-quarters fighting roles.

The Northman is an adaptation of the Amleth legend. All major characters, including Amleth, King Aurvandil, Queen Gudrún, and Fjölnir, maintain the same gender as established in the historical and literary source material.

The Northman is a historical epic based on a Norse legend. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical and legendary context of the Viking Age in Northern Europe. No characters established as one race in source material or history are depicted as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.0
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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9.0
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8.2

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