Erik the Viking
1989, English. Directed by Terry Jones.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Erik the Viking is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Terry JonesDirector
- 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
- Tim McInnernySven the Berserk
- John Gordon SinclairIvar the Boneless
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1989
- Country
- Sweden, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terry Jones
- Box office
- $1.9M
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What Erik the Viking is based on
Erik the Viking is based on The Saga of Erik the Viking, a 1983 children's book by Terry Jones, published by Pavilion Books.
Children's book · 1983
The Saga of Erik the Viking
By Terry Jones
Published by Pavilion Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Erik the Viking: quick answers
Is Erik the Viking worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Erik the Viking?
Erik the Viking runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Erik the Viking have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Erik the Viking. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Erik the Viking parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Erik the Viking is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Erik the Viking on?
Erik the Viking is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Erik the Viking?
If you liked Erik the Viking, try The Primevals, Strawberry Mansion, Accident Man.
Who directed Erik the Viking?
Erik the Viking (1989) was directed by Terry Jones and stars Tim Robbins, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt.
What is Erik the Viking based on?
Erik the Viking is based on The Saga of Erik the Viking, a 1983 children's book by Terry Jones, published by Pavilion Books.