When the Raven Flies (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, When the Raven Flies is an action and drama film directed by Hrafn Gunnlaugsson, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a Viking takes pity on him instead of killing him. Twenty years later the boy returns to Iceland take his revenge.
Who’s in it. When the Raven Flies stars Flosi Ólafsson as Erik, Helgi Skúlason as Thord, Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Gest's Sister and Jakob Þór Einarsson as Gest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, When the Raven Flies 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 When the Raven Flies page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Raven Flies 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 When the Raven Flies (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Raven Flies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Raven Flies worth watching?
- When the Raven Flies holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Raven Flies?
- When the Raven Flies stars Flosi Ólafsson, Helgi Skúlason, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Jakob Þór Einarsson and Egill Ólafsson.
- When was When the Raven Flies released?
- When the Raven Flies was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.