The Legend of Hei 2 vs The Northman
The Legend of Hei 2 has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Northman). The Legend of Hei 2 is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 17m. The Northman is the older of the two (2022 against 2025). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Legend of Hei 2
The Northman| The Legend of Hei 2 | The Northman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 2h 17m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Gu Jie, MTJJ | Robert Eggers |
| Main cast | Shan Xin, Liu Mingyue, Chen Siyu, Li Lu, Zhu Jing | Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, Olwen Fouéré |
Synopsis
The Legend of Hei 2
When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.
The Northman
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.
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