The Northman vs The Odyssey
The Odyssey has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7/10 for The Northman). The Northman is the shorter watch at 2h 17m compared with 2h 53m. The Northman is the older of the two (2022 against 2026). Both are action, adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Northman
The Odyssey| The Northman | The Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2022 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 17m | 2h 53m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Robert Eggers | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, Olwen Fouéré | Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Himesh Patel |
Synopsis
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.
The Odyssey
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
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