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Valhalla Rising

2010Movie1 h 33 minNR

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic616.6Rotten Tomatoes70%49%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic616.6Rotten Tomatoes70%49%

Summary

Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Nicolas Winding Refn
Written by
Nicolas Winding Refn, Roy Jacobsen
Produced by
Johnny Andersen, Henrik Danstrup, Bo Ehrhardt
Music by
Peter Peter, Peter Kyed

Everyone

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Facts

March 10, 2010 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
March 10, 2010
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Denmark, United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$31,000
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Reluctant Warrior, The Atoner, Silence Is Golden +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Valhalla Rising?"

Questions about Valhalla Rising

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Valhalla Rising?

PlexPhiloAMC+KanopyPluto TV

In the United States, Valhalla Rising streams on Philo and AMC+, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Valhalla Rising worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 61).

Will I feel good after watching Valhalla Rising?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Valhalla Rising?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

What tropes does Valhalla Rising use?

Reluctant WarriorThe AtonerSilence Is GoldenNothing Is ScarierMysterious ProtectorMud WrestlingHandicapped BadassCombat PragmatistScenery PornToken Good TeammateAudible SharpnessWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Reluctant Warrior, The Atoner, and Silence Is Golden.