The White Viking (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1991, The White Viking is a drama and adventure film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining landowners in Norway, in a pagan ceremony. King Olav, a ruthless christian, wants to eredicate all traces of non-christian beliefs and captures the two of them during the ceremony. In order to free Embla, Askur must go to Iceland and convert the people there to catholicism.
Who’s in it. The White Viking stars Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson as Askur, Maria Bonnevie as Embla, Þorsteinn Hannesson as Godbrandur and Tomas Norström as Bishop Thangbrandur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The White Viking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Viking page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Viking tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Viking (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Viking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Viking worth watching?
- The White Viking holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Viking?
- The White Viking stars Gottskálk Dagur Sigurðarson, Maria Bonnevie, Þorsteinn Hannesson, Tomas Norström and Egill Ólafsson.
- When was The White Viking released?
- The White Viking was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.