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Erik the Viking

1989·Movie
1h 47min·NR
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and satire

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Fantasy, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A Middle Ages Crisis.

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.
Pythonesque HumorViking SatireFantasy AdventureSlapstick ComedyHistorical SpoofAbsurdist SituationsQuest for SunlightNorse Mythology

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Erik the Viking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Erik the Viking legally?

Erik the Viking is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Erik the Viking worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Erik the Viking rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Erik the Viking?

1 h 47 min

Erik the Viking runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Erik the Viking?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Erik the Viking higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Erik the Viking in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Sweden, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Erik the Viking?

47ATAUBEBGBRCACHCLCMCOCYCZDEES+33

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Erik the Viking in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Erik the Viking use?

Aren't You Going to Ravish Me?Clap Your Hands If You BelieveVomit Indiscretion ShotEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"AtlantisAnyone Can DieWar for Fun and ProfitNobody Ever Complained BeforeShout-OutImmortal ImmaturityBorn LuckyRousing Speechand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Erik the Viking, including Aren't You Going to Ravish Me?, Clap Your Hands If You Believe, Vomit Indiscretion Shot.