30 'The Northman' Quotes from Epic Thriller by Robert Eggers

"The Northman" was one of the most anticipated films of 2022, and for a good reason. The epic thriller was directed by Robert Eggers and featured a star-studded cast; it takes viewers through medieval Iceland and beyond. Get a taste of the film's intense atmosphere with these 30 "The Northman" quotes.

"The Northman," a movie set in medieval Iceland, follows a young Viking prince named Amleth as he seeks revenge for the murder of his father. Along the way, he must navigate treacherous political and familial relationships and confront supernatural forces that threaten to derail his quest.

The film boasts an impressive cast, including Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, Nicole Kidman as his mother, Queen Gudrún, Ethan Hawke as his father, King Aurvandill, Willem Dafoe as Heimer the Fool, Claes Bang as Fjölnir, Anya Taylor-Joy as Olga of the Birch Forest, and more. Read the 30 quotes below to explore the movie.

Olga's quote: "Your sheep's clothing does not disguise you, Northman." | Source: AmoDays

'The Northman' Quotes from Amleth

"I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother..." — Young Amleth

"He's here! He's here!" — Young Amleth

"Night by night, we will carry out my pledge of vengeance." — Amleth

"Tomorrow I shall finish my deeds in honor. Only then will I discover if living is to my liking." — Amleth

Young Amleth's quote: "I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother..." | Source: AmoDays

"I am Amleth the bear-wolf, son of King Aurvandill, the war raven. And I. Am. His. Vengeance!" — Amleth

"I will avenge you. I will honor our blood. I will cut the thread of fate." — Amleth

"My fate brought me to Iceland to carry out my quest of vengeance. But, my fate did not ready me for finding you." — Amleth

Olga: "Why would you stow away to such a hellish place? / Amleth: "To find what was stolen from me." / Olga: "And what is that?" / Amleth: "The kingdom." — "The Northman"

Amleth's quote: "I am Amleth the bear-wolf, son of King Aurvandill, the war raven. And I. Am. His. Vengeance!" | Source: AmoDays

"My fate has brought me here." — Amleth

'The Northman' Quotes from Olga

"...I have the cunning to break their minds." — Olga

"This is your kingdom?" — Olga

"Then you must wake up." — Olga

"Your sheep's clothing does not disguise you, Northman." — Olga

Olga's quote: "...I have the cunning to break their minds." | Source: AmoDays

"If you love me, you will come and look for me." — Olga

'The Northman' Quotes from Queen Gudrún, King Aurvandill, and Other Characters

"Accept my cup." — Queen Gudrún

"He is a puppy." — Queen Gudrún

"I smell a clever pupil." — King Aurvandill

"Your kingdom will not last." — King Aurvandill

Olga's quote: "If you love me, you will come and look for me." | Source: AmoDays

"The enemy has a taste for my liver." — King Aurvandill

"This is the same path I walked with my father. And he his. Now it is our path to walk." — King Aurvandill

"Tell me, how did Odin lose his eye?" — King Aurvandill

"I'm not impressed." — Thorir

"You hold your brother's gaze in amazement." — Fjolnir

King Aurvandill's quote: "This is the same path I walked with my father. And he his. Now it is our path to walk." | Source: AmoDays

"This is the last tear you will shed in weakness." — Heimer the Fool

"Remember for whom you shed your last teardrop!" — Seeress

"You must choose between kindness for your kin or hate for your enemies." — Sorcerer

"How easily we all become princesses again when the beasts take us for their wives." — Gudrún

Heimer the Fool's quote: "This is the last tear you will shed in weakness." | Source: AmoDays

Robert Eggers is an American film director, screenwriter, and production designer known for his unique and atmospheric approach to filmmaking. He made his feature film debut with "The Witch" in 2015 and followed it up with "The Lighthouse" in 2019.

For "The Northman," he took a similar approach to his previous films, focusing on immersive world-building and meticulous attention to historical accuracy. The movie challenges dominant patriarchal values, toxic masculinity, and the futility of seeking revenge.

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