Erik the Viking
A Middle Ages Crisis.
1989 • 107 min • Adventure · Fantasy · Comedy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 59 Audience · 257 · 100%
Erik, a Viking with a conscience, leads a band of warriors on a fantastical journey to Valhalla. His quest is to persuade the Norse gods to end an age of darkness and restore sunshine to his land. This film is a satirical adventure filled with quirky humor.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Stylized violence for comedic effect
- Some mild language
- Brief, non-graphic suggestive humor
What it models well
- Courage in the face of the unknown
- Questioning traditions
- Seeking a better path
Talk about it after
- What makes a true hero?
- Why is it important to challenge old beliefs?
- How do different cultures imagine the afterlife?
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Top billed cast
Director: Terry Jones • Crew: Terry Jones
Trailers & clips
Erik the Viking Official Trailer #1 - John Cleese Movie (1989) HD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.9/10 (257)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $1,932,642
- IMDb
- tt0097289
