The Vikings (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, The Vikings is an action, adventure and history film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 115 minutes. “Mightiest Of Men... Mightiest Of Spectacles... Mightiest Of Motion Pictures!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Einar, brutal son of Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with Eric, a wily slave, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
Who’s in it. The Vikings stars Kirk Douglas as Einar, Tony Curtis as Eric, Ernest Borgnine as Ragnar and Janet Leigh as Morgana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Vikings has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vikings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vikings tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vikings (1958)?
- In US, The Vikings is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vikings worth watching?
- The Vikings holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Vikings?
- The Vikings stars Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Janet Leigh and James Donald.
- When was The Vikings released?
- The Vikings was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.