When the Raven Flies
1984, Icelandic. Directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson.
Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Icelandic
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Hrafn GunnlaugssonDirector
- Jakob Þór EinarssonGest
- Helgi SkúlasonThord
- Edda BjörgvinsdóttirGest's Sister
- Egill ÓlafssonThord's Brother
- Flosi ÓlafssonErik
- Gottskálk Dagur SigurðarsonEinar
- Sveinn M. EiðssonGuard
- Þráinn KarlssonOlaf the Childlover
- Júlíus HjörleifssonHjörleifur
- Pétur EinarssonSlaver with heavy knife
- Haukur HarðarsonKnife-Twin 1
- Hörður HarðarsonKnife-Twin 2
Details
- Released
- 4 February 1984
- Original title
- Hrafninn flýgur
- Country
- Iceland, Sweden
- Written by
- Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, Bo Jönsson, Edda Andrésdóttir
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When the Raven Flies: quick answers
What comes after When the Raven Flies?
Next in the series: In the Shadow of the Raven (1988) and The White Viking (1991).
Is When the Raven Flies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does When the Raven Flies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for When the Raven Flies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
When the Raven Flies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for When the Raven Flies yet.
Which OTT platform is When the Raven Flies on?
When the Raven Flies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 February 1984. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Raven Flies?
If you liked When the Raven Flies, try Medieval, Stockholm Bloodbath, Outlaws - For Greater Glory.
Who directed When the Raven Flies?
When the Raven Flies (1984) was directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson and stars Jakob Þór Einarsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir.