The Northman (2022) — Screenplay
A Viking prince, driven by a vow to avenge his father's murder, must navigate betrayal and destiny to rescue his mother and kill his usurping uncle.
- Written by
- Sjón, Robert Eggers
- Genre
- Drama, History, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
- Studio
- Universal Pictures, Focus Features, New Regency Productions, The Square Peg, Perfect World Pictures
- Length
- 127 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in atmospheric world-building and primal storytelling, where every frame drips with Norse mythology and visceral tension. Study its use of stark, ritualistic dialogue and how it builds a slow-burning revenge arc that feels both mythic and deeply human. A powerful example of how setting and tone can drive narrative momentum.
Read the full The Northman (2022) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study Sjón, Robert Eggers’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.