Directed by Robert Eggers, known for his previous works like The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman is a visceral, heart-pounding saga set in the brutal world of Norse warriors.

Of all the esteemed warriors in Viking history, few reached the renown of Björn Ironside. Like his father, Ragnar Lothbrok, Björn appears frequently in old Viking legends and Scandinavian histories — ...