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Erik the Viking

1989Movie1 h 47 minNR

55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes50%58%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes50%58%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Terry Jones
Written by
Terry Jones
Produced by
John Goldstone
Music by
Neil Innes

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 1, 1989 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
September 1, 1989
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Sweden, United Kingdom
Box office
$2 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Aren't You Going to Ravish Me?, Clap Your Hands If You Believe, Vomit Indiscretion Shot +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Erik the Viking?"

Questions about Erik the Viking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Erik the Viking?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Erik the Viking streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Erik the Viking worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (50).

Will Erik the Viking make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

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 tropes for it, including Aren't You Going to Ravish Me?, Clap Your Hands If You Believe, and Vomit Indiscretion Shot.