Erik the Viking
1989 · Movie · PG-13 · 107 min · ★ 5.9 · 52% critics
A Viking named Erik gathers warriors to journey to Valhalla and ask the gods to end Ragnarok, hoping the world will see sunlight again. The trip mixes Norse legend with a farcical, satire-heavy look at Viking life and beliefs.
Based on The Saga of Erik the Viking
Also known as Monty Python Erik The Viking · Erik The Viking - The Director's Son's Cut
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Details
- Years
- 1989
- Release date
- 1989-09-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 52/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (247 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a Viking-flavored, Terry Jones-style satire with mythic adventure and a lively cast; Not for you if you need nonstop laughs, or if you expected a full Monty Python experience like The Lord of the Rings or Cabin Boy.
Pros: Monty Python-style humor; Strong cast energy; Mythic adventure vibes | Cons: Uneven laughs; Tonal inconsistency; Some cheesy effects
Themes
- vikings (norsemen)
- norway
- based on children's book
- norse mythology
- norse god
Cast & crew
Tim Robbins
as Erik
Mickey Rooney
as Erik's Grandfather
Eartha Kitt
as Freya
Terry Jones
as King Arnulf
Imogen Stubbs
as Princess Aud
John Cleese
as Halfdan the Black
Tsutomu Sekine
as Slavemaster
Antony Sher
as Loki
Gary Cady
as Keitel Blacksmith
Charles McKeown
as Sven's Dad
Directed by Terry Jones