Erik the Viking (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1989, Erik the Viking is a comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Terry Jones, running about 107 minutes. “A Middle Ages Crisis.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allow his people to see sunlight again. A Pythonesque satire of Viking life.
Who’s in it. Erik the Viking stars Tim Robbins as Erik, Mickey Rooney as Erik's Grandfather, Eartha Kitt as Freya and Terry Jones as King Arnulf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Erik the Viking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erik the Viking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Erik the Viking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Erik the Viking (1989)?
- In US, Erik the Viking is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Erik the Viking worth watching?
- Erik the Viking holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Erik the Viking?
- Erik the Viking stars Tim Robbins, Mickey Rooney, Eartha Kitt, Terry Jones and Imogen Stubbs.
- When was Erik the Viking released?
- Erik the Viking was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.