Erik the Viking
Seen it?1989 | 107 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Northman or The Odyssey, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terry Jones
- Tim RobbinsErik
- Mickey RooneyErik's Grandfather
- Eartha KittFreya
- Terry JonesKing Arnulf
- Imogen StubbsPrincess Aud
- John CleeseHalfdan the Black
- Tsutomu SekineSlavemaster
- Antony SherLoki
- Gary CadyKeitel Blacksmith
- Charles McKeownSven's Dad