A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2013, A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Chris Crow, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Cast into a violent and bloody world of murder, Hereward, a novice monk, must deliver the Holy Gospel of Lindisfarne - a book of great beauty and power - to the safety of the Iona monastery, while being pursued by a Viking death squad hell- bent on its capture. On his way to the monastery, he meets a fierce and skilled swordsman who answers his prayers and dedicates his life to protecting Hereward while he delivers the book. In the midst of their journey, they are confronted by Vikings ready to kill in order to get what they want, leaving Hereward and his protector at their mercy.
Who’s in it. A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day stars Elen Rhys as Eara, Mark Lewis Jones as Aethelwulf, Gary Mavers as Drengr and Marc Pickering as Hereward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day 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 A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day (2013)?
- In US, A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day worth watching?
- A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day?
- A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day stars Elen Rhys, Mark Lewis Jones, Gary Mavers, Marc Pickering and Michael Jibson.
- When was A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day released?
- A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.