Valhalla Rising (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, Valhalla Rising is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Scandinavia, 1,000 AD. For years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight, One Eye and Are board a Viking vessel, but the ship is soon engulfed by an endless fog that clears only as the crew sights an unknown land. As the new world reveals its secrets and the Vikings confront their terrible and bloody fate, One Eye discovers his true self.
Who’s in it. Valhalla Rising stars Mads Mikkelsen as One-Eye, Gary Lewis as Kare, Jamie Sives as Gorm and Ewan Stewart as Eirik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Valhalla Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Shudder and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valhalla Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Valhalla Rising 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 Valhalla Rising (2009)?
- In US, Valhalla Rising is available to stream on Philo and Shudder, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Valhalla Rising worth watching?
- Valhalla Rising holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Valhalla Rising?
- Valhalla Rising stars Mads Mikkelsen, Gary Lewis, Jamie Sives, Ewan Stewart and Alexander Morton.
- When was Valhalla Rising released?
- Valhalla Rising was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.