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Movies like Erik the Viking (1989)

The best movies like Erik the Viking (1989) are The Brothers Grimm (2005), Shorts (2009) and The Lord of the Rings (1978). If Erik the Viking hooked you with its adventure and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Brothers Grimm (2005)

    Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. However, they are put to the test when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requiring genuine courage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

  2. Shorts (2009)

    A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & comedy

  3. The Lord of the Rings (1978)

    Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  4. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

    Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  5. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  6. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

    As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  7. Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)

    In this swords-and-sorcery tale, good-hearted blacksmith Eyvind hides away infant Prince Siegfried after two malevolent kings murder his father. But a fiery meteor sent by the gods reveals Siegfried's destiny, sending him on the quest of a lifetime. To save a crumbling kingdom claim the heart of his true love, he'll have to slay the nefarious dragon, Fafnir.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  8. Hulk vs. Wolverine (2009)

    Department H sends in Wolverine to track down a mysterious beast known by the US Military as the Hulk, who is rampaging across the Canadian wilderness. Surveying the extent of the damage to a destroyed town, Wolverine notices a toxic scent as well as the smell of gunpowder. He is then deployed to the wilderness to resume tracking the creature.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  9. Warcraft (2016)

    The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  10. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

    Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  11. Wish Upon a Unicorn (2020)

    Two children discover that their mother is gone. The youngest of the pair, adventurer and upcomming singer, Long Johnson forces his older sister, Lily Johnson, to hunt down a unicorn with magical blood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  12. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

    The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & adventure

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  13. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  14. Snow Queen (2002)

    Since a bitter winter storm stole the life of Gerda's mother, she and her father have sadly continued to run the remote hotel they call home. Lonely and isolated, Gerda's only joy is Kai, the handsome bellboy. A mysterious guest with an icy stare arrives at the hotel one night, wrapped in fur and diamonds. By daybreak, the "Snow Queen" has vanished with Kai! Gerda embarks on a journey of morphing seasons, fantastical creatures, and long-frozen mysteries in a desperate quest to find her stolen love.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  15. Thor: The Dark World (2013)

    Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  16. Anastasia: Once Upon a Time (2020)

    Anastasia Romanov escapes through a portal when her family is threatened by Vladimir Lenin, and she finds herself in the year 1988, befriended by a young American girl.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

  17. The Secret Kingdom (2023)

    Verity and Peter’s trip to the old family mansion takes a turn when the floor of their room suddenly gives way and they fall into an underground chamber where they are met by a civilization of creatures. The leader tells them that Peter's arrival was foretold as he’s the one who can use Great Clock of the Citadel to restart time and destroy the Shroud, a malevolent creature who feeds on fear itself...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  18. Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

    The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & adventure

  19. Thor (2011)

    Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  20. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

    A teenager finds himself transported to an island where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & fantasy

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  21. Charlotte's Web (2006)

    Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

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  22. Curious George (2006)

    When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & comedy

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  23. Alice in Wonderland (2010)

    Alice, now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & adventure

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  24. Alice in Wonderland (1951)

    On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & adventure

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  25. Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? (2014)

    Bella Thorne, Madison Pettis and Ryan Ochoa lead an ensemble cast in this spook-tacular adventure with new ghosts, new thrills, and the return of some old friends. Max (Ochoa) only has eyes for Cammy (Thorne), the smart, popular redhead at school. When Max finally scores a date with Cammy on Halloween, Phears, an evil ghost with plans on taking over the world, unleashes his ghouls and things go haywire. With the help of his ghostly pals, Tara and Nicky, can Max thwart Phears' evil plot, help reunite his ghost friends with their long-lost parents and still make his date with Cammy on Halloween? R.L. Stine's Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? is a frightful family delight!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & comedy

  26. O líném Honzovi (1977)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & comedy

  27. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

    An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & fantasy

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  28. The Color of Milk (2004)

    Selma's mother died giving birth to her, and Selma's step aunt is living proof that men only cause trouble. So the 11 year old girl makes a deal with her best friends that they will stay away from boys and dedicate their lives to science. And by the way, Selma was probably born on another planet and not meant to fall in love with anyone. But what happens when her friends break the pact, and she actually meets a boy who's not like the rest?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. The Witches (1990)

    While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch reveals a plan to turn all children into mice via a magical formula. When they discover the eavesdropper, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and hotel manager Mr Stringer, Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

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  30. Nicholas on Holiday (2014)

    It's the end of the school year. The long-awaited moment of the holidays is arrive. The little Nicolas, her parents and Grandma take the road towards the sea, and settle in for some time at the Hotel Beau-Rivage.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Erik the Viking?

The closest matches to Erik the Viking are The Brothers Grimm (2005), Shorts (2009) and The Lord of the Rings (1978). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Erik the Viking?

Start with The Brothers Grimm (2005), the closest match to Erik the Viking.

What is the highest-rated movie like Erik the Viking?

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003), rated 8.5/10 by 27,807 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Erik the Viking?

The Secret Kingdom (2023) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Erik the Viking?

Yes: The Brothers Grimm (2005), Shorts (2009) and The Lord of the Rings (1978).

How are movies similar to Erik the Viking chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Erik the Viking, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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